Kotomaji
Your essential Japan travel companion
Helps travelers in Japan with useful short phrases organized by categories, reproducible by synthetic voices, currency converter, and Kanji finder. Includes a favorites section.
Useful Phrases
Short, essential phrases organized by categories for quick access.
Synthetic Voice
Listen to phrases pronounced by native-sounding synthetic voices.
Currency Converter
Instantly convert between currencies to understand prices better.
Kanji Finder
Look up Kanji characters and their meanings easily.
Favorites
Save your most used phrases for quick retrieval.
Release Notes
What's new in each version
- Full iPad and macOS support with optimized layouts
- 1,097 JLPT Kanjis (N5-N1) fully enriched with meanings, readings, and examples
- 222 travel phrases including 9 interactive phrases with dynamic numbers
- Share phrases and kanjis with deep linking support
- Juicy animations and haptic feedback for a delightful experience
- Freemium model with 155 free phrases and 104 free N5 kanjis
- Useful phrases organized by 12 categories (Greetings, Transport, Dining, Shopping, Emergency, and more)
- Male and female Japanese synthetic voices for all phrases
- Real-time currency converter between JPY and 7 major currencies
- Kanji finder with meanings, readings, stroke count, and radicals
- Save your favorite phrases and kanjis for quick access
- Available in English and Spanish
Roadmap
Upcoming features we're working on
iPad & Mac Support
Kotomaji is now available on iPad and Mac with optimized layouts for larger screens.
More Phrases
Expanding our phrase library with even more useful expressions for various situations.
Tips & Curiosities
Useful tips and interesting facts about Japan to enhance your travel experience.
Kanji Flashcards
Learn Kanji characters using the proven flashcard method for effective memorization.
Kanji of the Day
Learn a new Kanji character every day with detailed meanings, readings, and example usage.
Tip of the Day
Receive daily practical tips and cultural insights to make the most of your Japan experience.
Mobile Widget
Access key phrases and daily content directly from your home screen with interactive widgets.
Apple Watch App
Quick access to essential phrases and daily tips right from your wrist with our companion app.
App Screenshots
Explore the features and interface
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