In Japan, English is not commonly used, so menus and signs are often written only in Japanese.
For this reason, a translation app is an essential tool for your trip to Japan.
Among the many options available, we recommend DeepL as the most accurate app for translating Japanese into your language.
What is DeepL?
DeepL is a highly accurate translation app.
You can simply type text and instantly see the translation in your language.
It also has a camera translation feature and voice input.
Just point your phone camera at menus or signs, or speak into your phone, and the app will automatically translate it.
This makes it easy to understand Japanese in restaurants, stations, and while traveling.
How to Use DeepL
1. Download the app
👉iPhone: App Store
👉Android: Google Play
2. Open the app
3. Select your source language (Japanese) and target language
4. Enter or paste the text you want to translate, or take a photo.
5. View the translated result instantly
💡If you have trouble during your trip to Japan, ask a Japanese person to speak Japanese and use DeepL to translate it.