# Furigana Cam — Display Japanese with furigana

> Japanese text reader with automatic furigana display for learners. (iPhone/iPad app by Masaya Nagaoka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-cam/id6478520405 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masaya Nagaoka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1698240335)
- Category: Education, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2024-02-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-cam/id6478520405/reviews.md

## What is Furigana Cam?

This app can be used by foreigners learning Japanese as an aid in reading texts. We especially support you who are working hard in the Japanese workplace, such as technical intern trainees!
Take a picture of a sentence with the device's camera. The camera analyzes the photo, reads the Japanese text with OCR, and displays the text with furigana (furigana) for each kanji character using Japanese syntax analysis.
You can also choose a photo from the photo library, or take a screenshot of a web page and display the text with furigana.

### Features

Take a photo and extract Japanese text by OCR using image analysis. The text is then displayed with furigana (furigana is a Japanese alphabet used to write furigana) using Japanese syntax analysis.
You can also select a photo from the photo library. Photos taken in the past can also be displayed in Japanese with furigana.
You can also take a screenshot of a web page and display the text with furigana.
You can change the furigana level on the settings page. If you select 1st grade, all kanji will be furigana-ed, and if you select 6th grade, kanji learned up to 5th grade will not be furigana-ed. Please choose the grade according to your level. The default is 3rd grade.
You can change the font size and color of furigana on the settings page.
You can save the analyzed Japanese sentences as a history. You can view the sentences you have analyzed in the past on the History page.
Saved history can be deleted by swiping horizontally.

### How to use

1. Start the camera by clicking on the camera button. Take a picture of the document you want to furigana.
2. Alternatively, click the Photo button to open the Photo Library. If you want to add furigana to Japanese text on a web page, please take a screenshot beforehand.
3. Tap the Analyze button to start the Japanese analysis. When the analysis is completed, the Japanese text with furigana will be displayed. If an error occurs, please take another shot of the sentence that failed analysis under different conditions.
4. App settings are made on the settings screen. You can change the level of furigana, font size, font color, and the number of items in the history list.
5. On the history screen, you can view the sentences you have analyzed in the past. You can delete sentences by swiping horizontally.

### Caution

- This application is designed to read Japanese sentences. Other languages are not supported.
- This app uses Yahoo! JAPAN web service to analyze Japanese sentences. Therefore, an Internet connection is required.
- Furigana is analyzed automatically and may not be assigned correctly depending on the accuracy of the reading of the text, the position of line breaks in the text, and other conditions. We recommend that you check the correct furigana yourself using a dictionary or other tool.
- In order to release the application as a free application, we have set a daily usage limit: the maximum number of sentences that can be analyzed in a day is three (this limit will be relaxed in the future). (We are considering relaxing this limit in the future.)
- Text analysis may not be possible depending on the condition of the image. Images that do not contain text, poor image quality, text that is not oriented the same way as the photo, or text in complex columns may not be analyzed. If analysis fails, please change the conditions and reshoot the photo.

### Privacy Policy

This app uses the camera to take photos of Japanese text and analyze it. The photos are not stored on the server or used for any purpose other than analysis. The app does not collect any personal information or use it for any purpose other than analysis.

### Credits

Web Services by Yahoo! JAPAN (https://developer.yahoo.co.jp/webapi/jlp/furigana/v2/furigana.html)

## Key features

- OCR text analysis from images
- Automatic furigana display for kanji
- Supports photos and screenshots
- Customizable furigana level
- Adjustable font size and color
- Save analyzed sentences to history

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-cam/id6478520405/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Fantastic reference for translating kanji

*2026-03-07*

This is a fantastic tool for quickly translating kanji rather than provide a translation. I appreciate that the level of kanji can be changed in the settings. The only negative is the limited number of uses per day. Having only three uses per day is not practical. I hope the devs relax this restriction soon.

## Frequently asked questions about Furigana Cam

### How does Furigana Cam help me learn Japanese?

Furigana Cam assists Japanese learners by automatically displaying furigana (phonetic guides) above kanji characters in text. This helps you pronounce and understand unfamiliar words, making reading practice more accessible and effective.

### What types of text can Furigana Cam analyze?

Furigana Cam can analyze Japanese text from photos taken with your device's camera, images selected from your photo library, and screenshots of web pages. It's designed specifically for Japanese sentences.

### Can I customize the furigana display in Furigana Cam?

Yes, Furigana Cam allows you to customize the furigana display. You can change the furigana level based on grade (e.g., 1st grade shows furigana for all kanji), and adjust the font size and color of the furigana.

### Does Furigana Cam require an internet connection?

Yes, Furigana Cam requires an internet connection to function because it uses Yahoo! JAPAN web services for Japanese sentence analysis. It cannot be used offline.

### How accurate is the furigana analysis in Furigana Cam?

Furigana Cam analyzes furigana automatically, but accuracy can vary based on text readability, line breaks, and other conditions. The developers recommend checking the correct furigana with a dictionary for critical use.

### Can I save the Japanese sentences I analyze with Furigana Cam?

Yes, Furigana Cam allows you to save analyzed Japanese sentences to a history. You can view past analyses on the History page and delete entries by swiping horizontally.

### What is the daily usage limit for Furigana Cam?

Furigana Cam has a daily usage limit of three sentences that can be analyzed per day. This limit is in place to support the app's release as a free application.

### Is Furigana Cam available on Android devices?

Furigana Cam is currently available for iPhone and iPad devices. Platform compatibility for Android has not been specified in the provided data.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0.4 — 2024-02-29

No release notes.

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