Satori Reader

Satori Reader

Read Japanese at your level.

199 ratings
171 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 9, 2018
  • December 4, 2023

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Enhance your Japanese reading and listening skills with engaging stories written by native speakers. Features adaptive kanji, smart definitions, and spaced repetition to build vocabulary. Get clarity with friendly annotations and human feedback.

Compelling stories by native speakers
Audio narration by voice actors
Adaptive kanji presentation
Smart word definitions
Friendly annotations
Spaced repetition vocabulary review
Human feedback and support
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What's New in Satori Reader

1.5.5

December 4, 2023

- Added quick-links at the top of the Series Detail page to jump directly to your furthest read and most recently read episodes. - Miscellaneous bug fixes.

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User reviews

Great Support

There is all the support you need in the Satori Reader app to improve your reading in terms of speed and comprehension. I am deliberately reading below my level to increase reading speed … the Satori Reader app helps me to do that with ease.

The best app!

This is the number one most helpful resource that I’ve used for learning and the team is so responsive in the comments of the stories too! I think I’ll be moving on to native content now but I started from basically 0, highly recommend

Great app

Best app to engage in content with in-depth explanation

Amazing, amazing gift to Japanese learners!

I want to come back and take the time to write a longer review. But for now all i can say is i am floored by the effort, care, and support put in by the team at Satori reader. For me, this has been perhaps THE most helpful tool in acquiring the japanese language.

The stories scale in difficulty absolutely perfectly, but perhaps even more importantly, they are ENGAGING. This is not typical graded content.

Moreover, the voice acting is phenomenal and the team responds to any questions.

I would highly recommend ANY learner of the japanese language to give Satori a try, and consider paying for the full version, from the bottom of my heart.
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The quality of the content is worth the subscription fee.

Every chapter of the story has audio, dictionary, translation, and extended grammar notes, so I usually end up going back through the same chapter several times. Once for reading then again for listening. I'm familiar with N4 grammar but haven't mastered it, so the easier level stories are perfect for me.
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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Login issues and account creation problems

Bug

Syncing and loading delays on some devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Dark mode option

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Ability to loop audio playback

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Kanji lookup/learning tools integration

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More advanced/diverse content selection

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FAQ

What does Satori Reader do?

Satori Reader is designed to improve your Japanese reading and listening comprehension. It offers a library of stories written by native speakers, complete with audio narration, adaptive kanji display, and detailed definitions. The app aims to make learning Japanese more engaging and effective.

What are the key features of Satori Reader?

Key features include a growing library of compelling stories across various genres, audio narration by native voice actors, adaptive kanji usage that adjusts to your knowledge level, smart definitions that explain word usage in context, friendly annotations for tricky expressions, and a spaced repetition system for vocabulary building.

How much does Satori Reader cost?

The app can be downloaded for free, offering access to the first two episodes of each series and special series like Closeup: Obon Society. For unlimited access to the entire library, a subscription is required. A free trial of the first month is often available for new customers.

What kind of content is available on Satori Reader?

Satori Reader features a diverse range of content written by native Japanese speakers, including stories in genres like fantasy, slice-of-life, thrillers, documentaries, and news. New series are released regularly, and the library contains over 1200 episodes.

How does Satori Reader help with vocabulary?

The app incorporates a built-in spaced repetition system (SRS) that helps you build vocabulary effectively. You can create review cards instantly as you encounter new words, each card including a snapshot of the sentence where you found the word and its audio playback, aiding memory retention.