# Furigana Reader: Japanese — Japanese: Read Speak Translate

> Japanese: Read Speak Translate (iPhone/iPad app by 粤珠 袁.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/furigana-reader-japanese/id6762535686 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [粤珠 袁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875136461)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 400 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-29

## What is Furigana Reader?

Learn Japanese by reading real web pages and local PDFs.

Furigana Reader adds furigana with contextual readings for compounds and broad kanji coverage. Show readings as hiragana, katakana or romaji, hide them by word frequency, or hide readings for words mastered through FSRS Smart Review. View pitch accent diagrams for correct intonation.

Tap Japanese text for pronunciation playback and local dictionary definitions. Translate reader or PDF content into 108 target languages.

Listen sentence by sentence with karaoke-style furigana highlighting, adjust playback speed, save vocabulary, sentences and notes, and practise them with listening, flashcards and FSRS. Shadowing lets you record and replay your reading. When strict on-device Japanese recognition is available, the app may show a recognition-based reference score; it is not a precise or phoneme-level pronunciation measurement.

Your Archive stays on this device. No account is required.

Key Features:

SMART FURIGANA ANNOTATIONS
- Powered by a custom-trained morphological analysis model for context-aware readings
- Built-in browser that automatically adds furigana to Japanese kanji
- Hiragana, katakana, and romaji display modes
- One-tap toggle for furigana display

IMMERSIVE READER MODE
- Ad-free, distraction-free reading experience
- Adjustable font size, font style, and background themes
- Tap any character to view definitions and hear standard pronunciation

TRANSLATION
- Translate page content into 108 target languages
- Seamless translation integrated within Reader Mode

LISTENING MODE
- Sentence-by-sentence text-to-speech playback
- Karaoke-style furigana highlighting synced with audio playback
- Adjustable speed (0.4x to 2.0x) for different proficiency levels
- Current sentence highlighting for easy follow-along

SHADOWING PRACTICE
- Record your reading after listening to the reference audio
- Continuous improvement of your Japanese pronunciation

COLLECTION & NOTES
- Save vocabulary and favorite sentences for review
- Add personal notes with color tags
- Archive management organized by source page

BOOKMARKS & HISTORY
- Bookmark frequently visited pages
- Automatic browsing history grouped by date
- Search and batch management support

MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT
- Interface available in 30+ languages

PRIVACY FIRST
- All data stored locally on your device
- No registration or login required
- No personal data collected

Whether you're reading news, novels, or academic articles, Furigana Reader is your perfect companion for learning Japanese. Download now and start your efficient Japanese reading journey!

Terms of Use (EULA):
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Annual | $12.99 | per year |


## Is Furigana Reader safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Furigana Reader.

## Is Furigana Reader legit?

Furigana Reader: Japanese appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Furigana Reader is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-14

Upgraded to a custom-trained morphological analysis model — on-device tokenizer with a purpose-built dictionary for context-aware, compound-level furigana across 12,000+ kanji and 24 special-reading corrections, running entirely offline.

### 1.0.0 — 2026-09-08

No release notes.

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All apps by 粤珠 袁: https://appshunter.io/developer/1875136461

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