Rakulingo

Your AI companion for understanding Japanese.

Instantly understand any Japanese you meet. Watching anime, reading manga, playing a game, studying a textbook, or walking through Tokyo - Rakulingo explains it on the spot, in your language.

STORIES
Read short stories that begin in English and slowly turn Japanese. Every sentence is narrated, every word can be tapped, and each chapter teaches a few words you will meet again in the next one. A gentle way into real Japanese - no flashcards, just a story you want to finish.

YOUR JAPANESE COMPANION, EVERYWHERE
Rakulingo works with whatever you are doing. Studying a textbook? Get a deeper explanation. Watching Netflix? Understand every line. Reading manga? Decode every panel. Gaming on the couch? Snap a photo of the TV and understand the dialogue. Walking in Tokyo? Read every sign. One app, endless possibilities.

CAPTURE JAPANESE FROM ANYWHERE
• Screenshot subtitles, text, or anything on screen
• Record audio from videos, podcasts, or conversations
• Photograph books, signs, menus, or handwriting
• Point your camera at a TV or console screen while you play
• Browse Japanese websites with instant help
• Open your own PDFs, ebooks, and videos

JLPT N5 PRACTICE
Practice every N5 question type, one question at a time — kanji readings, vocabulary, grammar, reading passages, and the full listening section. Listening questions come with real recorded audio and scene pictures: the practice material that is hardest to find on your own. Every answer gets a plain explanation of why it is right and why the others are not. Unofficial material written with AI assistance and reviewed; not affiliated with the JLPT organizers.

GAME ROOM
Play your own Japanese games and learn as you play. Bring a legal backup of a game you own — Hana sees the screen and explains it live: press Explain and the text breaks down word by word, with translations and readings one tap away. Works with a controller too.

SPECIALIZED AI ASSISTANTS
• Sentence Explainer - a complete breakdown of grammar, particles, and vocabulary
• Translator - instant translation in both directions
• Furigana - reading guides for any kanji
• Japanese Teacher - ask anything, anytime
• Speaking Buddy - practice conversations with an AI that answers naturally and suggests how to keep the conversation going
• Web Browser - read Japanese sites with live help, screenshots, audio capture, and copy-paste
• Reader - understand your own PDFs, ebooks, images, videos, and audio

OFFLINE DICTIONARY
Tap any word in a reply or a story to look it up. Once downloaded, it works without internet.

PERFECT FOR EVERY LEARNER
• Beginners - understand from day one, with explanations in your language
• Students - add instant, detailed explanations to your studies
• Immersion learners - turn entertainment into practice
• Advanced learners - tackle native content with nuanced support
• Travelers - get around Japan with confidence
• Casual users - quick translations whenever you need them

WORKS IN YOUR LANGUAGE
Explanations in 15 languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Korean, Chinese, Hindi, Polish, Dutch, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Turkish, and Thai.

WHY RAKULINGO?
Dictionaries translate; Rakulingo explains. Textbooks teach in isolation; Rakulingo works with real content. Classes end; Rakulingo is always with you. It is your personal Japanese expert in your pocket, ready for whatever Japanese you run into.

FREE TO START
Try every assistant with free credits and read the first story chapters for free. Subscribe when you want unlimited use.

Understanding Japanese does not have to be hard. With Rakulingo, you are never alone on your Japanese journey.
Download now and turn every encounter with Japanese into a chance to learn.

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