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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.

Available now on iPhone, iPad & Mac

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

v2.27.3 2026-01-16
  • 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
v1.0.0 2025-12-01
  • 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

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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

Categories Overview
Phrases List
Kanji Learning
Currency Converter
Settings

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