Furigana Reader Kanji Scanner
Japanese Text OCR Translator
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
New: Study Mode with tap-to-reveal, SRS flashcards, and Anki export. Turn every scan into a learning opportunity.
Scan any Japanese text with your camera and instantly see furigana readings above every kanji. Perfect for Japanese learners who want to read real-world text without constantly looking up characters.
HOW IT WORKS
Point your camera at Japanese text — signs, menus, books, manga, or anything with kanji. Furigana Reader uses AI to recognize the text and add:
- Furigana (hiragana readings above kanji)
- Romaji (Latin alphabet pronunciation)
- English translations for each line
BUILT FOR LEARNERS
Whether you're studying for JLPT N5 or reading native content, Furigana Reader helps you understand Japanese text at a glance.
FEATURES
- Camera & Photo Scanning: Snap a photo or pick from your gallery
- Furigana Display: See hiragana readings above every kanji character
- Romaji Support: Toggle romaji on/off for pronunciation help
- Line-by-Line Translation: English meaning for each sentence
- Study Mode: Tap-to-reveal mode that turns reading into active practice
- Vocabulary Saving: Save new words to custom folders
- SRS Flashcards: Built-in spaced repetition review system
- Export to Anki: Share your vocabulary as Anki-compatible files
- Vertical Text: Read in traditional Japanese vertical layout (tategaki)
- Scan History: Revisit your previous scans anytime
WHY FURIGANA READER?
Most Japanese dictionary apps make you type or draw characters. Furigana Reader lets you point and read — the way reading should work. No typing, no drawing, just understanding.
SUBSCRIPTION PLANS
- Free: 3 scans/day
- Plus ($3.99/mo): 15 scans/day, no ads, unlimited folders
- Pro ($9.99/mo): 50 scans/day, cloud sync, unlimited history
Start reading Japanese today.
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Information
- Seller
- Kiattisak Kalkumnerd
- Size
- 151 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 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+
- Contains
Advertising
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Plus — Japanese Reading Practice $3.99
- Pro — More OCR Scanner $9.99
- Copyright
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