# Simple Furigana — Add Furigana to Japanese Text

> Applies furigana annotations to Japanese text for improved readability. (iPhone/iPad app by telethon k.k..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-furigana/id924351286 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [telethon k.k.](https://appshunter.io/developer/699508003)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 268 App Store ratings · 87 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Japanese
- Released: 2014-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-furigana/id924351286/reviews.md

## What is Simple Furigana?

Having trouble reading Japanese? Use SimpleFurigana - a fast and lightweight iPhone Application to add Ruby Characters (Furigana) to Japanese Text.
 
SimpleFurigana automatically annotates Chinese characters (kanji) in Japanese text with hiragana or romaji (latin characters). Both vertical (tategaki) and horizontal (yokogaki) layouts are supported. Annotated text can be printed or shared. No network connection is required for annotation.

Use the furigana app extension to add furigana to selected text in Safari as well as many other apps. You can even add furigana to entire webpages to help you navigate the web in Japanese.

## Key features

- Add furigana to Japanese text
- Supports hiragana and romaji
- Vertical and horizontal layouts
- Print or share annotated text
- In-app extension for Safari and other apps
- Offline annotation

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ipadic Dictionary | Free | one-time |
| Unidic | Free | one-time |
| NAIST JDic | Free | one-time |
| Jumandic | Free | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 87)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-furigana/id924351286/reviews.md

### 5/5 — ピーヤ

*2026-07-24*

ピーヤ

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2026-07-11*

Everyday I used

### 5/5 — Good

*2026-06-30*

I used always.

### 4/5 — Feature request

*2026-03-09*

Could you consider adding ux for 1 tap and 2 taps for when i just need furigana immediately?

### 4/5 — Pretty good

*2026-02-27*

Fast and efficient, does its job, unfortunately the Furigana is only 70% accurate.

### 4/5 — Как скопировать текст?

*2026-02-25, version 1.9.8*

Вроде просто и понятно. Скопировал текст, который не можешь прочитать и вставил в приложение. В поле снизу сразу появляется этот же текст со всеми нужными подписями. Очень удобно что можно посмотреть перевод непонятных слов на месте, то есть это приложение для изучающих язык, не декоративное. Но вот как скопировать этот текст целиком и, например, сохранить себе в заметку - совершенно непонятно. А ведь это может быть кому-то нужно...

### 5/5 — 嬉しい

*2026-01-20*

読みやすいです

### 4/5 — 便利！

*2025-12-07*

すごく良い！簡単！だけど時々ミスってる！

### 5/5 — 好用

*2025-10-29*

日语发音不明白的时候用会非常好👍。

### 5/5 — 精度は文句なし！縦書きの文書にもそのまま振り仮名がつけられるようにしてほしい

*2025-09-18*

スキャンした縦書き文書（新聞や国語の教科書など）にも振り仮名がつけられるようになってほしい。この機能がつけば、全国の小中学校で使われるようになる（有料でも購入される）と思います。

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Furigana

### What does Simple Furigana do?

Simple Furigana is an iPhone application designed to add ruby characters, also known as furigana, to Japanese text. It automatically annotates Chinese characters (kanji) with either hiragana or romaji, making it easier to read.

### How does the app support different reading styles?

The application supports both vertical (tategaki) and horizontal (yokogaki) text layouts. This flexibility ensures you can use it for various forms of Japanese writing, whether in books, websites, or other documents.

### Can I use this app offline?

Yes, no network connection is required for the annotation process. You can add furigana to your Japanese text even when you are not connected to the internet, making it a convenient tool for on-the-go use.

### What are the use cases for Simple Furigana?

This app is ideal for Japanese language learners who struggle with reading kanji, or for anyone who needs a quick way to add pronunciation guides to Japanese text. You can also use the built-in extension to add furigana to web pages in Safari and other applications.

### Is Simple Furigana free to use?

The application is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This allows you to access its core functionality without initial cost, with additional features potentially available through purchase.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.8 — 2025-09-15

-iOS26 compatibility

### 1.9.7 — 2025-05-13

- bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.9.6 — 2024-09-22

- the furigana color in the furigana overlay during camera recognition is now user-selectable
- scanned images (with furigana) can now be saved as images (in addition to PDF)
- bug fixes and performance improvements
- iOS18 compatibility

### 1.9.4 — 2024-02-27

- improved pasting into the app
- easier text-to-speech and system dictionary access for words
- a slightly more modern look
- bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.9.3 — 2023-09-20

- saving scan images to disk can now be switched off in settings
- the scan image history can now be cleared
- iOS 17 compatibility improvements

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