From Kanji Chaos to Reading Clarity

YoMoo is your all-in-one toolkit, built to crush the common frustrations of learning to read Japanese.

Instant Furigana

Read any text immediately. Furigana appears above every kanji, so you're never stuck on a reading.

One-Tap Dictionary

Understand every word without breaking your flow. Just tap a word to get its meaning, JLPT level, and more.

Scan Anything

Turn the world into your textbook. Use your camera to instantly analyze books, menus, or video games.

An Endless Library At Your Fingertips

Why read boring textbook passages? Dive into a massive, ever-growing collection of authentic Japanese content suited for every interest and level.

Real News Articles

Read today's news from Japan and around the world. We provide both the original articles and AI-simplified versions for easier reading.

JLPT Passages

Hone your test-taking skills with hundreds of reading passages curated for every JLPT level, from N5 to N1.

Classic Literature

Explore hundreds of classic Japanese novels and short stories from Aozora Bunko, Japan’s public domain library.

Wikipedia Articles

Fall down a rabbit hole of knowledge with articles from Japanese Wikipedia on topics like history, science, and pop culture.

"How-To" Guides

Learn a new skill in Japanese! Our massive library of practical guides teaches you everything from cooking to coding.

Your Own Content

The best material is what you’re passionate about. Import any text, URL, or document to create your own lessons.

Get Started in Three Easy Steps

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Find or Import

Pick an article from our huge library, or paste, scan, or upload your own text.

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Read with Ease

Enjoy instant furigana and one-tap definitions. No more getting stuck or losing your flow.

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Learn & Grow

Save new words to your personal vocabulary list and watch your pet cow grow with every article you finish.

Meet Your YoMooGotchi

Studying alone is a drag. Your YoMooGotchi is a friendly companion that makes learning feel less like a chore and more like a journey.

Keep your pet happy and nourished by reading articles and learning new words. Your progress is their growth. As you read more, you'll earn items and watch your pet evolve from a Calf to a wise Scholar Cow.

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Perfect For Your Level

No matter where you are on your journey, YoMoo has tools to help you take the next step.

"I can finally read real Japanese!"

Feel confident from day one. With furigana for every kanji and simplified news articles, you'll never feel overwhelmed. Build a solid foundation by understanding words in real sentences.

"I'm finally breaking through the plateau."

Bridge the gap between textbooks and native content. Tackle authentic materials with AI simplification and one-tap lookups, and watch your vocabulary grow across real-world articles.

"The fastest way to read native content."

Fly through news and literature without breaking your flow. Instantly look up niche vocabulary, build specialized Anki decks, and spend more time reading, less time looking things up.

Your Questions, Answered

All Japanese learners who have a basic understanding of Japanese sentence structure and phonics will be right at home with YoMoo! YoMoo is designed for Japanese learners who are eager to immerse themselves in native Japanese content. Features like furigana, romaji support, and AI simplification make any text accessible.

Absolutely! That would just be silly otherwise. You can paste in text, use your camera to scan books or signs (OCR), import images and documents, or even load articles directly from a URL.

For some features, yes. You need an internet connection to download new articles from the library, use AI simplification, and for translations. However, the core text analysis, furigana generation, and the integrated JMdict dictionary work offline, so you can analyze pasted text anywhere.

Yes, the core features of YoMoo are free to use. The app is supported by ads, and you can unlock some premium articles by watching rewarded video ads. This allows us to keep the main tools accessible to everyone.

Start Reading Japanese Today

Download YoMoo for free on the Google Play Store and transform the way you learn.

Finally, a way to actually enjoy reading Japanese