# Rakulingo — Learn Japanese from anything

> Learn Japanese from anything (iPhone/iPad app by Antonio Scandaroli.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakulingo/id6738965075 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Antonio Scandaroli](https://appshunter.io/developer/687617684)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.5 · 141 MB
- Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Polish, Portuguese and 5 more
- Released: 2024-12-18
- Data updated: 2026-05-16
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakulingo/id6738965075/reviews.md

## What is Rakulingo?

Your AI companion for understanding Japanese.

Instantly understand any Japanese you encounter. Whether you're watching anime, reading manga, playing games, studying textbooks, or traveling Japan - Rakulingo explains everything on the spot, exactly when you need it.

Have fun while learning!

YOUR JAPANESE COMPANION, EVERYWHERE
Rakulingo works with whatever you're doing. Studying with textbooks? Get deeper explanations. Watching Netflix? Understand every line. Reading manga? Decode every panel. Walking in Tokyo? Translate every sign. One app, endless possibilities.

CAPTURE JAPANESE FROM ANYWHERE
    • Screenshot subtitles, text, or anything on screen
    • Record audio from videos, podcasts, or conversations  
    • Photograph books, signs, menus, or handwriting
    • Browse Japanese websites with instant help
    • Import your PDFs, ebooks, and videos directly

SPECIALIZED AI ASSISTANTS
    • Sentence Explainer - Complete breakdown of grammar, particles, and vocabulary
    • Translator - Instant translation in both directions
    • Furigana - Reading guides for any kanji
    • Japanese Teacher - Ask anything, anytime
    • Speaking Buddy - Practice conversations with AI that responds naturally and gives you suggestions on how to keep the conversation going
    • Web Browser - Navigate Japanese sites with live assistance, take screenshots, record audio from videos or copy and paste text
    • Reader - Understand your own files and content, PDFs, ebooks, images, videos or audio

PERFECT FOR EVERY LEARNER
    • Beginners - Understand from day one with explanations in your language
    • Students - Complement your studies with instant, detailed explanations
    • Immersion learners - Turn entertainment into education
    • Advanced learners - Tackle native content with nuanced support
    • Travelers - Navigate Japan with confidence
    • Casual users - Get quick translations whenever needed

WORKS IN YOUR LANGUAGE
Available in 14+ languages
  
REAL-WORLD SCENARIOS
    • Studying: Photograph textbook pages for alternative explanations
    • Watching: Capture anime dialogue for grammar breakdowns
    • Reading: Screenshot manga for word-by-word understanding  
    • Gaming: Decode game text and learn specialized vocabulary
    • Traveling: Instantly understand menus, signs, and announcements
    • Browsing: Read Japanese websites with on-demand help
    • Practicing: Have natural conversations with AI in Japanese

WHY RAKULINGO?
Unlike dictionaries that just translate, Rakulingo explains. Unlike textbooks that teach in isolation, Rakulingo works with real content. Unlike classroom learning, Rakulingo is always with you. It's your personal Japanese expert in your pocket, ready to help with whatever Japanese you encounter.

THE SMART AND FUN WAY TO LEARN
    • Works alongside any study method or textbook
    • Provides context and cultural notes beyond simple translation
    • Remembers your conversation context for better explanations
    • Adapts explanations to your needs-quick translation or deep dive
    • Helps you learn from content you choose, at your own pace

Understanding Japanese doesn't have to be hard. With Rakulingo, you're never alone in your Japanese journey.
Download now and make every encounter with Japanese a learning opportunity.

By using Rakulingo, you agree to the Apple Standard Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Access to premium AI | $95.99 | per year |
| Access to premium AI | $9.99 | per month |
| Access to premium AI | $3.99 | per 7 days |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.69 — 2026-05-01

Performance improvements and small fixes for a smoother learning experience.

### 1.0.68 — 2025-12-11

We've made several adjustments for a smoother experience!

### 1.0.67 — 2025-09-01

We've added new thmes and made several stability improvements for a smoother service.

### 1.0.66 — 2025-08-15

We've rebranded our app, meet Rakulingo, formerly known as Kaizen Go!
We also brought several tips to help you take the most out of our app, and brought several estability improvements.

### 1.0.63 — 2025-06-22

NEW FEATURE!
We've brought a reading assistant! Now you can read PDFs, ebooks, watch videos and explore images with all of the assistants: adding furigana, translating, explaining sentences and talking to a language teacher.

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