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Toku Japanese & Chinese Reader

Toku Japanese & Chinese Reader

Tap any word: podcasts, books

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 31, 2026
  • September 17, 2026

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Developer

Darren Nah
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About

Instantly read Japanese and Chinese text with furigana, pinyin, and definitions. Supports PDFs, EPUBs, web browsing, and OCR. Integrates with WaniKani and Anki for vocabulary study, all working offline.

✓Tap-to-read with furigana/pinyin
✓Offline dictionary and OCR
✓Import PDFs, EPUBs, and web content
✓WaniKani and Anki integration
✓Spaced-repetition review deck
✓Handwriting input and reverse search
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What's New in Toku Japanese & Chinese Reader

6.0.3

September 17, 2026

Fixes for readers using Chinese, and for long pasted texts. • If your menus are in Chinese, the last English scraps on the word card are gone. • くらい ("about") and the で after it now open the right meaning. • A long pasted text with no blank lines now turns pages instead of being one endless page. • Chinese text with pinyin on starts a little larger, and you can set its size separately. • Connecting to AnkiMobile works again with the newest AnkiMobile.

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Subscription plans

Toku Reader Premium

Unlimited word lookups on all reading surfaces

$6.991 Month
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Events

Read more about Ask why, in plain English
AvailableMajor Update

Ask why, in plain English

Tap a word, then the star. Toku explains why.

Sep 12, 2026 — Oct 12, 2026

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User reviews

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Excellent minimalist app

Great features with minimalist design. Sure to become even better in the coming months and years.
Rajan43Rajan43

Response from developer

Thank you Rajan43 for the review and support. Am definitely looking forward to supporting your language journey in the months and years ahead!

Beautiful App

This is a well thought out, beautiful app, which will definitely receive a lot of use by me. If I were to make a recommendation, I think it would be beneficial to be able to view pitch accent upon click of the individual words (Japanese). Other than that, great app. Thank you! <3

Edit: in the latest update, the author of this app added pitch accent! No complaints. Great work.
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Mr. yum yumzMr. yum yumz

Response from developer

Thank you for the review! Your support helps make Toku Reader even better. I wanted to provide an update: you can now view pitch accents upon tap of Japanese words! This is available on the newest version of the app. I hope you enjoy this feature. Thank you once again for supporting Toku Reader!

FAQ

What languages does Toku Reader support?

Toku Reader primarily supports Japanese and Chinese. It provides furigana for Japanese and pinyin for Chinese, along with comprehensive dictionaries for both languages.

Can I use Toku Reader offline?

Yes, Toku Reader is designed to work entirely offline. This includes tokenization, dictionaries, OCR, and spaced-repetition reviews, ensuring your reading and study remain private and accessible without an internet connection.

How does Toku Reader integrate with WaniKani and Anki?

You can connect your WaniKani account to sync radicals, kanji, and vocabulary study progress. It also allows you to import your existing Anki decks, preserving your scheduling history for a seamless learning experience.

What types of content can I read with Toku Reader?

Toku Reader can process various text formats, including pasted text, PDFs, EPUBs, and content from websites. It also features OCR to read text from photographs of printed materials.

Does Toku Reader have ads?

No, Toku Reader does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use with optional in-app purchases for enhanced features or content.

What is the age rating for Toku Reader?

Toku Reader has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners and adults.

How often is Toku Reader updated?

The latest version of Toku Reader is 4.5.6, last updated on June 1, 2026. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates active development and maintenance.

What devices are supported by Toku Reader?

Toku Reader is currently supported on iPhones. Future platform compatibility may be expanded based on user demand and development.