# Kotoyokai — Learn Japanese with yokai

> Learn Japanese with yokai (iPhone/iPad app by Masaaki Ota.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotoyokai/id6813738172 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Masaaki Ota](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888077445)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 123 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-09
- Data updated: 2026-10-09

## What is Kotoyokai?

Practice Japanese by chatting with yokai — the spirits and shapeshifters of Japanese folklore. Each character has a personality, a voice, and a level, from a fellow beginner to a strict teacher.

• Chat in Japanese or English. Every reply comes with furigana readings, an English translation, and a gentle correction when your Japanese needs one.
• Hear every line spoken in the character's own voice.
• Tap any word for its meaning, usage, and examples, and save it to your word list with an illustration.
• Search ready-made phrases for real situations, like asking for the bill at a restaurant.
• Read short manga starring the yokai, in English or Japanese.

Free to use with daily points. The optional Premium Pass (30 days, does not renew) adds more points, unlimited saved words, premium chat backgrounds, and extra outfits for every character.

All characters are AI, not real people.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Pass (30 days) | $9.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-09

No release notes.

## More apps by Masaaki Ota

- [うたNote](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id6761161424)

All apps by Masaaki Ota: https://appshunter.io/developer/1888077445

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