Manabiya: Learn Japanese
AI Subtitles for Any Video
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Learn Japanese naturally from YouTube videos you love. AI generates accurate subtitles—tap any word for instant meaning. Free to start, 10 languages supported.
Learn Japanese the natural way — through YouTube videos you actually enjoy watching.
Manabiya uses AI to generate accurate Japanese subtitles for any YouTube video. Tap any word in the subtitles to instantly see its meaning, reading, and usage. Whether you're watching anime, dramas, news, or vlogs, every video becomes a Japanese lesson.
KEY FEATURES
- AI-Powered Subtitles: Automatically generate Japanese subtitles with furigana for any YouTube video
- Tap-to-Translate: Tap any word in the subtitles for instant dictionary lookup with readings and definitions
- Loop & Slow Down: Repeat sections and adjust playback speed to catch every word
- Track Your Progress: Daily streaks, study stats, and vocabulary tracking keep you motivated
- Import Any Video: Paste any YouTube URL and start learning immediately
WHO IS MANABIYA FOR?
- Beginners starting their Japanese journey with real content
- Intermediate learners looking for immersion practice
- JLPT N5-N1 students who want to improve listening skills
- Anime and drama fans who want to understand without English subtitles
- Anyone who learns better by watching than by reading textbooks
SUPPORTED LANGUAGES
The app interface is available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Vietnamese, and Thai.
Start learning Japanese from videos you love — download Manabiya for free today.
Ratings & Reviews
Minor bug fixes and performance improvements.
The developer, 株式会社シェリングフォード, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- SHELLINGFORD, K.K.
- Size
- 57.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
French and 11 more
- French, German, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Unlimited access $5.99
- Unlimited access $3.99
- Unlimited access $49.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Sherringford Co., Ltd