Archived App
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Improve your Japanese reading skills by importing print media and getting instant furigana and definitions for unknown words. Build custom vocabulary lists for review and practice with context-based drills. Supports over 70 languages for definitions.
1.3.0
December 19, 2022
- Camera function to take pictures from within the app. - Fixed formatting bug in Read page. - Various minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
More$0.99
100 Credits
Credits used to add new pages.
Japan Reader helps users improve their Japanese reading skills by providing instant furigana and definitions for words in imported print media. It also allows users to build and drill vocabulary lists.
As you read, Japan Reader automatically assembles a list of words you look up. You can then use these words in context-based drills to practice memory recall and reinforce learning.
While the app's primary focus is on reading Japanese, its dictionary feature supports definitions in over 70 languages, including Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English, and Korean.
You can import images of newspapers, magazines, textbooks, or any other print media using your smartphone camera or a scanner. These images are then added to your library within the app.
The provided description does not specify offline functionality. However, OCR technology and dictionary lookups typically require an internet connection.
Japan Reader has a high rating of 4.7 stars from 11 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment regarding its functionality and usefulness.
Japan Reader is rated for ages 4 and up, making it accessible for a wide range of users. Its educational focus on language learning is appropriate for this age group.
The latest version of Japan Reader was released on December 19, 2022. The app is updated periodically to introduce new features and improvements.
