ChīpuChīpu: Japan Phrases
Offline Japanese Phrasebook
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Travel Japan with confidence using real Japanese travel phrases, native audio, and offline access. Perfect for restaurants, trains, hotels, and more.
Planning to travel Japan?
ChīpuChīpu is an offline Japanese language phrasebook designed for tourists visiting Japan. Speak Japanese with confidence using practical travel phrases for restaurants, train stations, hotels, shopping, cafés, emergencies, and everyday situations.
You don't need to learn Japanese before your trip. You simply need the right phrase at the right moment. ChīpuChīpu helps you travel Japan with carefully selected Japanese travel phrases, native audio, phonetic pronunciation, and practical conversations that prepare you for real interactions.
Looking for a faster alternative to a Japanese translator? ChīpuChīpu gives you instant access to the Japanese phrases you'll actually use while traveling - all completely offline.
Features
• Offline Japanese language phrasebook for travel Japan
• Japanese travel phrases for restaurants, trains, hotels, shopping, cafés, and emergencies
• NEW: Interactive Conversations for realistic travel situations
• NEW: Native Japanese audio with phonetic pronunciation
• Fast search to quickly find the phrase you need
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets
• Save your favorite phrases for one-tap access
• Built-in Japanese allergy card for restaurants
• "Listen For" verbal cues so you can understand common responses
• Works completely offline - no Wi-Fi or roaming required
Real conversations don't stop after you've spoken.
"Listen For" helps you recognize common words and phrases you may hear from station staff, hotel employees, restaurant servers, cashiers, and shop staff. Instead of guessing what was said, you'll know what to listen for.
Interactive Conversations let you practice complete conversations before they happen. Order food, buy train tickets, check into your hotel, shop with confidence, and prepare for common travel situations throughout Japan.
Everything is stored directly on your device and works completely offline. Whether you're standing at a train ticket machine, checking into your hotel, ordering dinner, or asking for directions, your Japanese travel phrases are always available.
Whether you're visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, or anywhere else in Japan, ChīpuChīpu helps you speak Japanese with confidence and makes traveling Japan easier.
Ratings & Reviews
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Added additional phrases including new allergens like ginger. Fixed home screen widget font sizing. Some phrases and categories will now require the full version. Happy travels!
The developer, SHAYNE YOSHIHIRO KASAI, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- SHAYNE YOSHIHIRO KASAI
- Size
- 22.3 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 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
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Unlock Shopping & Favorites $1.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 - Shayne Kasai
