# Kaizen: Furigana & Voice — Read Japanese literature

> Read Japanese literature (iPhone/iPad app by HAO YU.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaizen-furigana-and-voice/id6785543447 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [HAO YU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686537040)
- Category: Education, Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaizen-furigana-and-voice/id6785543447/reviews.md

## What is Kaizen?

Kaizen is a focused Japanese reader for classic literature. Read sentence by sentence with furigana, word lookup, sentence explanations, and optional audio playback for shadowing practice.

Built for learners who want to keep reading instead of managing flashcards, Kaizen keeps the interface quiet and puts the text first.

Features:
• Japanese classics prepared as clean reader editions
• Furigana controls for different reading levels
• Word and sentence reading modes
• Tap words for readings and meanings
• Sentence explanations for grammar and context
• Voice playback where audio is available
• Offline-friendly downloaded books
• A calm library built for slow, focused reading

Kaizen includes free public-domain readings and optional paid book editions. Some books may be available without voice first, with audio added later.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 舞姫 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 人間失格 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 河童 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 夢十夜 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 蟹工船 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 坊っちゃん | $4.99 | one-time |
| 草枕 | $4.99 | one-time |
| こころ | $4.99 | one-time |
| 斜陽 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 明暗 | $4.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-31

Selected books now show launch offers with their regular prices clearly displayed. Add a launch-offer book during the offer to keep it permanently in your library. We’ve also improved store pricing presentation and library ownership reliability.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-28

Improved book-list metadata layout so difficulty, sentence count, and reading time remain clear and neatly aligned. Also includes minor interface and stability improvements.

### Initial release. — 2026-07-17

No release notes.

## More apps by HAO YU

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All apps by HAO YU: https://appshunter.io/developer/1686537040

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