# English to Japanese Phrasebook — Learn Japanese offline > Offline English to Japanese phrasebook with genuine voice pronunciation. (iPhone/iPad app by Shoreline Animation.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-to-japanese-phrasebook/id356413001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shoreline Animation](https://appshunter.io/developer/325151053) - Category: Travel, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 2.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 20 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-02-19 - Data updated: 2026-08-15 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-to-japanese-phrasebook/id356413001/reviews.md ## What is English to Japanese Phrasebook? Going to Japan? Trying to learn Japanese? Japanese Translator Phrasebook is an iPhone application that TRANSLATES ENGLISH WORDS AND PHRASES TO JAPANESE, accurately. So when you use the application, you can be confident that you’re saying the right thing and pronouncing it the right way. No guesswork. No sign language. No confusion. Once you download this application to your iPhone, you’ll have the Japanese translation for the most commonly used words and situations at your fingertips. PRIMARY FEATURES 1. 10 CATEGORIES. This application has various categories such as Food, Banking, Directions, Medical, Everyday Conversation and many more 2. NO INTERNET ACCESS NEEDED. Download the audio recordings and translated text phrases for all the categories when you download the iPhone application, so you won’t end up footing an enormous bill for data roaming charges when traveling abroad in connecting to the internet. 3. NEARLY 550 WORDS OR PHRASES. Choose from commonly used search phrases such as I want to exchange dollars, Take me to the airport, Can you help me etc and translate them to Japanese 4. SEARCH ON EVERY SCREEN. Type in your search word or phrase and look up the suggestions offered to find the best one that fits your need 5. GENUINE JAPANESE VOICE, NOT COMPUTER GENERATED. Read the text version as WELL AS PLAY THE MP3 file for the translated phrase in Japanese, so you can be sure of pronunciation and meaning. This is not a computer generated voice but recorded by genuine Japanese speaking person. With this application, you’ll have one less thing to worry about when planning a trip. So, the next time you are in Japan or anywhere they speak Japanese you will not be lost trying to get a taxi. FAQ Q. I cannot hear the sound? Ans: To hear the sound ensure your RINGER is ON in other words do not have the phone is silent mode. ## Key features - English to Japanese translation - Offline access - Genuine Japanese voice pronunciation - Nearly 550 words/phrases - 10 categories - Search functionality ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-to-japanese-phrasebook/id356413001/reviews.md ### 3/5 — Good but has a bug *2017-01-26* Contains a lot of phrases. Most functions are good. When I add something to favorites, the list is incorrect. On restart the favorite list is different. ### 1/5 — Waste *2015-01-31* This is about as useless as they come! ### 4/5 — so far, so good *2013-12-24* I downloaded this ap and it runs fine w/o wifi so….we’ll see how this works in Japan in a couple of weeks ### 4/5 — Works okay *2011-12-13* It works good for quick translation. It's helped me with some stuff. You can use it anywhere ### 1/5 — Ummm *2011-06-10* Yea sone of your translation to romaji are wrong...specially with colours...kuroi is black...pinku is pink...yea i want my money back i showed my japanese friends and they laughed at this ### 1/5 — Thought it was great then *2010-08-04* They upgraded it and locked me out on my 3g wth??? I just bought it a week ago. No warning or nothing ### 2/5 — Won *2010-07-25* I can not get it to open on my iphone. ### 1/5 — Something is wrong *2010-07-25* On a 3G/4.0.1 and the app won't open. Support has been helpful and I suspect they're working on it. Reinstalled several times and still nothing. This is the only app to act like this on my phone. (I look forward to amending this review) ### 1/5 — Did a whole bunch of nothing *2010-07-24* I just installed this app and it only showed the title page then POOF! Back to my icons. Thanks for nothing. I want my .99 back, crooks!!! ### 1/5 — Want my Money Back *2010-07-18* Everytime I try to launch this app, it crashes!! ## Frequently asked questions about English to Japanese Phrasebook ### Does English to Japanese Phrasebook have ads? No, this application does not contain advertisements. ### How many phrases are available in English to Japanese Phrasebook? The application includes nearly 550 commonly used words and phrases for translation. ### Can I use English to Japanese Phrasebook without an internet connection? Yes, all audio recordings and translated text phrases are available offline after downloading the application. ### What categories are covered in English to Japanese Phrasebook? The app features 10 categories, including Food, Banking, Directions, Medical, and Everyday Conversation. ### Is the Japanese voice in English to Japanese Phrasebook computer-generated? No, the app uses genuine Japanese voice recordings by a native speaker, not computer-generated audio. ### What is the age rating for English to Japanese Phrasebook? The application is rated 4+ and is suitable for a wide range of users. ### On which devices can I use English to Japanese Phrasebook? English to Japanese Phrasebook is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. ### How often is English to Japanese Phrasebook updated? The latest version, 2.3, was released on April 30, 2020. Updates may vary in frequency. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.3 — 2020-04-30 minor bug fixes ### 2.2 — 2020-02-12 Free. offline (NO INTERNET ACCESS NEEDED) ### 2.1 — 2013-10-17 compiled for ios7 ### 1.1 — 2010-08-03 compiled for OS 4 ### 1.0 — 2010-02-19 No release notes. ## Apps similar to English to Japanese Phrasebook | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Swahili to English Translator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swahili-to-english-translator/id1193038976) | 4.5 (4) | Free | Travel | | [Pulpulak: free water fountains](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulpulak-free-water-fountains/id1035421505) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Travel | | [Tapsi Cab](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapsi-cab/id6450500477) | 4.3 (54) | Free | Travel | | [Learning Spanish Language](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learning-spanish-language/id1609378074) | 4.0 (19) | Free | Travel | | [Language Translator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/language-translator/id293740930) | 2.6 (5) | Free | Travel | | [Learn Italian Language Offline](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-italian-language-offline/id1612323122) | 4.5 (17) | Free | Travel | ## More apps by Shoreline Animation - [English to Spanish Phrasebook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-to-spanish-phrasebook/id351683303) - [English to Italian Phrasebook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-to-italian-phrasebook/id352240862) - [English to Chinese Phrases](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/english-to-chinese-phrases/id352821746) - [Spanish to English Phrasebook](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spanish-to-english-phrasebook/id353596787) - [Learn English to French](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-english-to-french/id354098603) All apps by Shoreline Animation: https://appshunter.io/developer/325151053 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-15.*