# Katakamuna word Book — How to know the truth of words

> Discover hidden word meanings using a phonetic system and save custom lists. (iPhone/iPad app by Smartmachine.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katakamuna-word-book/id1490121732 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Smartmachine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490121731)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-01-19
- Data updated: 2026-09-05
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/katakamuna-word-book/id1490121732/reviews.md

## What is Katakamuna word Book?

Ms. Nobuko Yoshino, an evangelist of the 48 Japanese sounds, discovered the hidden meaning of each ten years ago and made them a table called 'Shinen table.' The 48 Japanese sounds are in Katakamuna's order in that. Katakamuna is said to be the oldest 's civilization in Japan. 


1　Enter the word you want to look up in katakana(or Romanization) .
　You will find Kotodama and Kazutama.

2　You can register the word you looked up and record a memo.

3　You can add a widget to see today's Kotodama.

4Extensions
　Keyword search is available in the  Kotodama List.
　You can import and export Kotodama List.(csv,Excel)

## Key features

- Word lookup by katakana or Romanization
- Discover Kotodama and Kazutama
- Register words and record memos
- Widget for daily Kotodama
- Keyword search in Kotodama List
- Import and export word lists (CSV, Excel)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Option Package | $2.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Katakamuna word Book

### What is Katakamuna word Book?

Katakamuna word Book is a utility app that helps you explore the hidden meanings of words using a phonetic system derived from the 48 Japanese sounds. It allows you to look up words, record notes, and access daily insights.

### How does Katakamuna word Book work?

You enter a word in katakana or Romanization, and the app reveals its Kotodama and Kazutama. You can then register the word, add a memo, and even view today's Kotodama via a widget.

### Can I save my word lookups in Katakamuna word Book?

Yes, you can register words you look up and record memos for them. This allows you to build a personal collection of words and their associated meanings.

### Does Katakamuna word Book have ads?

No, Katakamuna word Book does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application available for purchase.

### What is the price of Katakamuna word Book?

Katakamuna word Book is priced at $4.99. This is a one-time purchase for the application.

### What devices support Katakamuna word Book?

Katakamuna word Book is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

### How often is Katakamuna word Book updated?

The latest version of Katakamuna word Book is 3.12.2, and it was last updated on May 21, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing support and development.

### What is the age rating for Katakamuna word Book?

Katakamuna word Book has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.12.2 — 2026-05-21

minor bugfix

### 3.12 — 2025-09-22

The function of "kanji to katakana conversion" has been added. For this reason, it became possible to examine the spirit of sentences including kanji.

### 3.11 — 2025-04-09

- Added a setting to disable the search function in the memo field.
- Changed the “Entry order” sorting in  to display entries in newest-first order instead of oldest-first.

### 3.10 — 2025-04-01

Improved the display speed of your wordbook.

### 3.9 — 2025-03-30

Improvement of the issue where the app crashes when there are over 10,000 entries registered in the wordbook.

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