Yomi makes Japanese reading practice easier to follow. Import EPUB, PDF, or text files, open a web page, or read manga; furigana can appear over kanji, and tapping a word opens its reading and meaning. The app supports vertical and horizontal layouts, notes, bookmarks, themes, and adjustable text. AI narration highlights words in sync with speech, and once a chapter is narrated it can be replayed offline. Membership adds AI features such as narration beyond the free allowance, text recognition for scanned pages, manga speech-bubble lookup, web-page cleanup, and Anki export tools. The current US App Store lists a $2.99 monthly membership. Basic reading of owned files is free, and the developer says books stay on device; text is sent for a paid AI request when that feature is used. AI readings and translations can contain errors. Requires iOS 26 or later.
Yomi: Japanese Reader & Manga
A Japanese learning reader for books, manga, and web pages with furigana, lookup, narration, and study tools.
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What it does
- Read Japanese EPUB, PDF, text, manga, and web pages with optional furigana.
- Tap words for dictionary meanings and pronunciation.
- Use word-synced narration, adjustable reading direction, bookmarks, and themes.
- Add membership features such as scanned-text recognition, study tools, and Anki export.
A good fit for
- Japanese learners who want to study through books, manga, and web articles they already read.
Worth knowing
- Requires iOS 26 or later. Basic reading is free, but AI narration, scanned-text recognition, and study tools require a $2.99/month membership; AI-generated readings and translations can be wrong. Text is sent for paid AI requests.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the app’s official listing and reviewed information.
What is Yomi: Japanese Reader & Manga used for?
A Japanese learning reader for books, manga, and web pages with furigana, lookup, narration, and study tools.
What can you do with Yomi: Japanese Reader & Manga?
Read Japanese EPUB, PDF, text, manga, and web pages with optional furigana. Tap words for dictionary meanings and pronunciation. Use word-synced narration, adjustable reading direction, bookmarks, and themes. Add membership features such as scanned-text recognition, study tools, and Anki export.
Who is Yomi: Japanese Reader & Manga designed for?
Japanese learners who want to study through books, manga, and web articles they already read.
What should you know before downloading Yomi: Japanese Reader & Manga?
Requires iOS 26 or later. Basic reading is free, but AI narration, scanned-text recognition, and study tools require a $2.99/month membership; AI-generated readings and translations can be wrong. Text is sent for paid AI requests.
Does Yomi: Japanese Reader & Manga include paid features?
Importing and reading supported files with furigana, word lookup, bookmarks, themes, and vertical text are free. US App Store: Membership is listed at $2.99 monthly and adds paid AI narration and study features.
Which platforms support Yomi: Japanese Reader & Manga?
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-04.
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