kotori - Read Japanese Novels

kotori - Read Japanese Novels

No distraction. Just Immersion

1 ratings
4 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 2, 2026
  • July 21, 2026

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This app offers an immersive reading experience for Japanese literature with vertical text and ruby annotations. It includes an offline dictionary for instant word lookups and customizable themes for comfortable reading. Highlight and memo features allow for annotation and saving important passages.

Vertical text display with ruby annotations
Offline Japanese dictionary
Customizable themes and font styles
Highlight and memo feature
Quick search by title or author
No ads or registration required
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What's New in kotori

1.0.15

July 21, 2026

■New Features - Reading Reminder: Get occasional notifications when you have works you haven't read in a while. - More expressive Kotori: Added a variety of expressions for Kotori depending on the situation, such as looking happy when you finish a book or sleepy while on standby. ■Improvements - Redesigned the completion screen - Improved the display of the source edition page Other minor bug fixes.

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User reviews

いまいち使いづらい

フォントや辞書機能など一応工夫されているが、読書途中に一時停止すると最初のページに戻ってしまい、そのたびに途中ページを探して戻るという手間が大変。何とかならないのか?

Response from developer

この度はご不便をおかけし申し訳ございません。ご指摘いただいた「読書途中に一時停止すると最初のページに戻ってしまう」不具合につきまして、最新版(v1.0.13)にて修正いたしました。アプリを最新版に更新していただくと、読書中に他のアプリに切り替えたり、アプリを閉じたりしても、途中のページが正しく保存されるようになります。 貴重なフィードバックをいただき誠にありがとうございました。今後もより快適にご利用いただけるよう改善を続けてまいります。

上下が切れる

iOS26.5 上下のコントロールが被さって上下が読めません。文字サイズ調整でも同様です。

なかなか良いです。

小説が読みやすくて、良いと思いました。

あと一歩

読みやすいので気に入りました。
アイコンもかわいい。

検索などで出たキーボードが引っ込まず、その後の操作がしにくいですね。改善していただけたら5点に近づきます!

Response from developer

レビューいただきありがとうございます。読みやすさとアイコンのデザインを気に入っていただけて嬉しいです。 ご指摘の検索時のキーボードの件、確認できましたので近日中に修正版を配信いたします。ぜひアップデートしてお試しください。 また何か気づいたことがあれば、サポートフォームからお気軽にお問い合わせください。今後ともコトリをよろしくお願いします。

FAQ

What is kotori?

kotori is a free application designed for reading Japanese literature. It features authentic vertical text display with ruby (furigana) support, an offline dictionary, and annotation tools to enhance the reading experience.

Does kotori have ads?

No, kotori is completely ad-free. The developers emphasize an uninterrupted reading experience, dedicating the entire screen to the literary work.

Can I use kotori offline?

Yes, kotori supports offline reading. The built-in dictionary also functions offline, allowing you to look up words without an internet connection.

What kind of Japanese literature can I read with kotori?

kotori provides access to approximately 18,000 works from Aozora Bunko, a digital library of Japanese literature. This includes works by famous authors like Osamu Dazai and Soseki Natsume.

How does kotori help with understanding Japanese words?

kotori includes a built-in offline dictionary with around 91,000 entries. You can instantly look up words while reading by tapping on them, making classical kanji and vocabulary easier to comprehend.

Can I customize the reading experience in kotori?

Yes, kotori offers customization options. You can choose from four themes (Light, Dark, Sepia, Aozora) and two font styles (Gothic, Mincho), and adjust the text size for optimal comfort.

What are the annotation features in kotori?

kotori allows you to highlight passages that resonate with you and add memos. These highlights can be color-coded for easy organization and quick reference later.

Is kotori available on multiple devices?

Based on the provided data, kotori is supported on iPhone and iPad devices, indicating compatibility with Apple's mobile operating systems.