# ChīpuChīpu: Japan Phrases — Offline Japanese Phrasebook

> Offline Japanese Phrasebook (iPhone/iPad app by SHAYNE YOSHIHIRO KASAI.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipuchipu-japan-phrases/id6778153112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SHAYNE YOSHIHIRO KASAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636811244)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 22 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chipuchipu-japan-phrases/id6778153112/reviews.md

## What is ChīpuChīpu?

Planning to travel Japan?

ChīpuChīpu is an offline Japanese language phrasebook designed for tourists visiting Japan. Speak Japanese with confidence using practical travel phrases for restaurants, train stations, hotels, shopping, cafés, emergencies, and everyday situations.

You don't need to learn Japanese before your trip. You simply need the right phrase at the right moment. ChīpuChīpu helps you travel Japan with carefully selected Japanese travel phrases, native audio, phonetic pronunciation, and practical conversations that prepare you for real interactions.

Looking for a faster alternative to a Japanese translator? ChīpuChīpu gives you instant access to the Japanese phrases you'll actually use while traveling - all completely offline.

Features

• Offline Japanese language phrasebook for travel Japan
• Japanese travel phrases for restaurants, trains, hotels, shopping, cafés, and emergencies
• NEW: Interactive Conversations for realistic travel situations
• NEW: Native Japanese audio with phonetic pronunciation
• Fast search to quickly find the phrase you need
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
• Save your favorite phrases for one-tap access
• Built-in Japanese allergy card for restaurants
• "Listen For" verbal cues so you can understand common responses
• Works completely offline - no Wi-Fi or roaming required

Real conversations don't stop after you've spoken.

"Listen For" helps you recognize common words and phrases you may hear from station staff, hotel employees, restaurant servers, cashiers, and shop staff. Instead of guessing what was said, you'll know what to listen for.

Interactive Conversations let you practice complete conversations before they happen. Order food, buy train tickets, check into your hotel, shop with confidence, and prepare for common travel situations throughout Japan.

Everything is stored directly on your device and works completely offline. Whether you're standing at a train ticket machine, checking into your hotel, ordering dinner, or asking for directions, your Japanese travel phrases are always available.

Whether you're visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, or anywhere else in Japan, ChīpuChīpu helps you speak Japanese with confidence and makes traveling Japan easier.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Shopping & Favorites | $1.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.2 — 2026-08-19

Added more customizable phrases. Some minor language modifications. Happy travels everyone!

### 2.2.1 — 2026-07-17

Added friends and family phrases, for returning travelers.

### 2.2.0 — 2026-07-14

Hey travelers! Phrases have been updated to include even more useful phrases and converstions. Exchange and currency counter situations, family phrases, onsen, lost and found, transporter buses, and more.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-07-05

Search has been improved to make it easier to find the phrases you need. There is a new Clear button so you can start a new search with a single tap. Phrases have also been updated.

Happy travels!

### 2.0.1 — 2026-07-01

What's New in this Version

• More phrases and fixes 
• Switching between phonetic pronunciation and Hepburn romaji has been removed

Happy travels!

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