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Yomiwa is a powerful Optical Character Recognition (OCR) engine designed to translate Japanese characters found in images. With the ability to recognize over 4,000 Japanese characters, Yomiwa enables users to easily interpret Japanese text from live camera feeds or still images stored in their gallery. It can read both horizontal and vertical Japanese scripts.
Comprehensive Dictionary
Yomiwa serves as a modern, offline Japanese dictionary, curating content from various sources to deliver one of the most extensive Japanese dictionary apps available on the Play Store.
Robust Search Functionality
Users can search for words using any type of alphabet including Kanji, Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji, even allowing input of entire sentences.
Advanced OCR Technology
The fast, offline OCR capability allows for real-time recognition and parsing of Japanese text into words within seconds, making it ideal for reading materials such as mangas, newspapers, books, and restaurant menus.
Handwriting Recognition
Yomiwa features a built-in handwriting recognition engine that captures Japanese characters drawn on a touch-screen device.
Yomiwa makes real-time translation of Japanese text accessible through its camera feature. When users point their camera at kanji characters or full words, Yomiwa displays corresponding English translations. Additionally, users can capture an image or upload one to translate Japanese text. The app also includes a drawing tool for practicing Japanese writing and offers a searchable dictionary in both Japanese and English.
Yomiwa operates completely offline, expertly recognizing more than 3,000 unique kanji and all Hiragana and Katakana characters without the need for internet connectivity.
Some older devices may experience difficulty importing large images due to memory limitations.
With its rich features and user-friendly interface, Yomiwa is an invaluable tool for anyone looking to learn or improve their Japanese language skills.