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How to translate Japanese, decode a menu, and read manga in English — from the people building the camera translator that does it for you.
How to read Japanese
Japanese uses three scripts at once. Here's what hiragana, katakana and kanji each do, the order to learn them, and how to start reading real Japanese today.
How to say hello in Japanese
Konnichiwa is only the daytime hello. Here's how to greet in Japanese by time of day, say goodbye, thank you and sorry — with readings and when to use each.
How to say hello in Korean
Annyeonghaseyo is the polite hello — but there's a casual one, a phone one, and two different goodbyes. Here's how to greet in Korean without the awkwardness.
How to say I love you in Japanese
“Aishiteru” isn't the everyday “I love you.” Here's the real difference between suki, daisuki and aishiteru — and what Japanese people actually say.
How to say thank you in Japanese
Arigatou is only the start. Here's how to say thank you in Japanese at every level — casual to very polite — plus the thanks for a meal, for work, and how to reply.
How to translate a Japanese menu
Point your phone at the menu and read it in English — in place, offline. How to translate a Japanese menu, decode common dishes, and order with confidence.
How to translate Chinese to English
Point your camera at Chinese characters and read them in English in place — signs, menus, labels — offline. Plus how to handle photos, text and pinyin.
How to translate Japanese to English
Seven ways to translate Japanese to English — camera, photo, text, voice and manga — with the pros, cons and accuracy of each. A practical 2026 guide.
How to translate Korean to English
Translate Korean to English the right way for each thing — signs and menus by camera, manhwa and webtoons in-bubble, messages by text — offline and in place.
How to translate manga to English
The easiest way to translate manga to English: import a page, tap a speech bubble, and read the Japanese rewritten in place. Works on raw scans and webtoons.
Japanese for travelers
The Japanese phrases that actually matter in Japan — greetings, food, directions, emergencies — plus how to translate anything else on the spot, offline.
Japanese numbers 1 to 10
Japanese numbers 1 to 10 with readings and kanji, why 4 and 7 have two forms, counting to 100, and the counter words that trip everyone up. A quick, clear guide.
How to read raw manga in English
Caught up and stuck on raw Japanese chapters? Here's how to read raw manga in English yourself — instantly, in place, without waiting for a fan translation.
What does “daijoubu” mean?
Daijoubu (大丈夫) means “it's okay / I'm fine” — but it's also a polite “no thanks.” Here's what it really means, how to use it, and how to tell yes from no.
What is your name in Japanese?
Your name in Japanese is written in katakana, by sound. Here's how it works, how to say “what is your name?”, and how to translate your own name correctly.