This app translates Japanese announcements into text for users who are hard of hearing or do not understand Japanese. It supports multiple foreign languages, making announcements accessible to a wider audience.
4.9.0
March 16, 2026
Bug fix.
OMOTENASHI GUIDE converts Japanese announcements into text. It is designed to help users who are hard of hearing or do not understand Japanese by displaying the announcement in a readable format, translated into an appropriate foreign language if needed.
When an announcement compatible with OMOTENASHI GUIDE is playing, open the app and press the center button. The app uses your smartphone's microphone to pick up the announcement and then converts it into text.
Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.
The app requires microphone access to capture announcements and location services to function correctly. Bluetooth may also need to be enabled. Users can configure these permissions in their smartphone's settings.
This app is beneficial for individuals who are hard of hearing, foreign visitors in Japan who do not understand Japanese, or anyone who needs to understand public announcements in a text format for better comprehension.
