# SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook — Translator, Audio, Offline

> Japanese phrasebook with translator, flashcards, and native audio for travelers. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocketglow LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakeasy-japanese-phrasebook/id865416632 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocketglow LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497555859)
- Category: Travel, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $3.99)
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 52 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-08-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakeasy-japanese-phrasebook/id865416632/reviews.md

## What is SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook?

SpeakEasy Japanese is an offline Japanese phrasebook for travel, pronunciation, and quick everyday reference.

It combines native-speaker audio, phonetic spellings, favorites, flashcards, and a built-in translator for one-off phrases.

Designed for English-speakers traveling in Japan, it helps you ask essentials, understand replies, and get around with more confidence without relying on a data connection.

Browse by category or search in seconds for restaurants, transportation, shopping, hotels, sightseeing, emergencies, and more.

Practice before you go with flashcards, save your most-used phrases as favorites, and keep practical travel Japanese close at hand.


FEATURES 
• Over 1,000 essential travel phrases with both Japanese and phonetic translations plus audio. Some content requires in-app purchase.
• Audio clips recorded by a native speaker to help you perfect your pronunciation. 
• Flashcards with English on one side and Japanese on the other side, that you can use to study and test yourself. 
• Built-in translator to translate those one-off phrases you need. Unlimited use requires in-app purchase.
• Slow-play feature that plays audio at a slow speed to assist learning. 
• Search facility to instantly find the phrase you’re looking for. 
• Favorites feature to provide fast access to your favorite phrases. 
• Supports dark mode and light mode.
• Dynamic type (large font) support.
• Support for US English, UK English and Canadian English spelling. 
• No internet connection required. The app will work no matter where you are. 


INCLUDES PHRASES SUCH AS: 
• Where is the restroom? 
• Are you married? 
• Let’s go to a restaurant 
• Do you speak Japanese? 
• I don’t speak Japanese 
• Do you understand me? 
• Call a doctor! 
• I’ve run out of medication 
• I need the consulate 
• How do I get to the … ? 
• How much does a ticket cost? 
• When is the next museum tour? 
• Please call a taxi 
• How much does it cost? 
• Where is luggage check-in? 
• Where can I rent a car? 
• My car has broken down 
• Can I see the menu? 
• Do you have a menu in English? 
• What do you recommend? 
• For dessert, I’ll have … 
• That was delicious! 
• Do you accept credit cards? 
• A glass of red wine 
• Where can I buy … ? 
• How much does this cost? 
• Can I try this on? 
• I need a hotel … 
• I have a reservation 
• I have lost the room key 
• What time is check-out? 
• Where is the nearest bank? 
• What is the exchange rate? 
• What time is it? 
• Can I get a cash advance? 
• You are very pretty 
• You are very handsome 
• What is your telephone number? 
• I will miss you 
• Thanks for the evening

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## Key features

- 1,000+ essential travel phrases
- Phonetic translations and native audio
- Flashcards for practice
- Built-in translator
- Offline functionality
- Search and favorites

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $8.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SpeakEasy Japanese Bundle Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakeasy-japanese-phrasebook/id865416632/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun is not foreign

*2026-05-15*

An essential must grab

### 3/5 — Great Content But A Bit Cash-Grab

*2026-01-18*

Great and diverse Japanese Vocab Content. However, unlike the Ukrainian sister App which was free to download and then offered subscriptions, I had to pay £4 to purchase this App and then another £20 for the lifetime purchase. I believe it's the same situation with the Gernan App, Russian, Spanish, and French. Seems very cash-grab to me.

### 2/5 — Costs more that you think

*2025-11-17*

I paid for this app only to discover that is only a limited version! You have to pay more to get the full version. This is misleading in my view. If you are prepared to pay more, this is a good app.

### 2/5 — Not worth $3.99.

*2025-08-12*

This could be better and there are some language errors. Paying $3.99 for this was a gif error.

### 4/5 — Confusion

*2018-05-27*

This is a great app for the pronunciation of all the words but cannot be used for writing. All the japanese writing below the word has gone wrong somewhere-it isn't with every word. One of the things is that you have mixed Kanji (from Chinese origins) with Kana. I dont believe anyone writes like that. The other thing is that some of the letters in kana are wrong. Other than that, great app!!! 😃

### 5/5 — Really useful!!

*2016-12-03*

I'm learning Japanese but sometimes when I'm have a conversations online with new people this app will really help me with having simple conversations and is nice because when you copy the words or phrases it will use the kanji so it's nice that I can use text like a native speaker would. Would totally recommend.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2016-08-06*

This app is a perfect app for Japanese beginners and has a enough useful phrases to help me get around Japan!! The only thing is you have to make in app purchases for more words, shouldn't they be free??!!

### 1/5 — Restore purchases

*2016-06-29*

......restore purchases not working

### 4/5 — Phrase of the day

*2015-08-18*

I thought the phrase of the day was supposed to be a new phrase not in the pack itself. Also you could add new phrases like traditions in the Japanese culture.

### 4/5 — PHIL

*2015-07-30*

Really useful app, and in a real human's voice as well. It's only basic but there are enough useful phrases and words to help me get by when I am in Japan.

## Frequently asked questions about SpeakEasy Japanese Phrasebook

### Does SpeakEasy Japanese have ads?

SpeakEasy Japanese does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases for additional content and translator features.

### How much does SpeakEasy Japanese cost?

The base SpeakEasy Japanese app is free to download. There are in-app purchases available, including subscription plans for unlimited translator use at $2.99 monthly or $8.99 annually.

### What devices support SpeakEasy Japanese?

SpeakEasy Japanese is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It supports dynamic type for larger font sizes and offers both dark and light mode interfaces.

### How often is SpeakEasy Japanese updated?

The app was last updated on September 20, 2025, indicating active development. Version 5.1 is the latest release, suggesting regular improvements and content additions.

### Can I use SpeakEasy Japanese offline?

Yes, SpeakEasy Japanese works without an internet connection. All phrases, phonetic translations, and audio recordings are available offline, making it ideal for travel.

### What is the age rating for SpeakEasy Japanese?

SpeakEasy Japanese has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and contains no mature content.

### How does the translator in SpeakEasy Japanese work?

The built-in translator allows you to translate one-off phrases. Unlimited use of the translator requires an in-app purchase and is available on iOS 18+.

### What do users like about SpeakEasy Japanese?

Users appreciate the app's comprehensive phrase selection, native speaker audio for pronunciation, and the offline functionality. The flashcards and translator are also highlighted as useful features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2026-04-12

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 5.1 — 2025-09-20

5.1: Updated for iOS 26

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SpeakyEasy Japanese 5 is a major new relese. Now featuring:
• Built-in translator for those special, one-off situations not covered by the phrasebook
• A fresh new look and feel
• Dark mode and Light mode support
• Dynamic type (large font) support

### 5.0.1 — 2025-08-04

SpeakyEasy Japanese 5 is a major new relese. Now featuring:
• Built-in translator for those special, one-off situations not covered by the phrasebook
• A fresh new look and feel
• Dark mode and Light mode support
• Dynamic type (large font) support

### 5.0 — 2025-08-03

SpeakyEasy Japanese 5 is a major new relese. Now featuring:
• Built-in translator for those special, one-off situations not covered by the phrasebook
• A fresh new look and feel
• Dark mode and Light mode support
• Dynamic type (large font) support

### 4.3 — 2022-08-15

Updated with support for the latest devies

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