Read Japanese with confidence.
Real articles, helpful furigana, and instant dictionary lookups help you stay focused on reading—not searching.
Written by Japanese
Our articles are written by actual Japanese people and relate to actual Japanese topics. It covers everything from personal experiences living in Japan to language to culture.
It's fast
Short, JLPT-graded articles make Japanese easy to read without feeling overwhelming. Furigana and reading aids help you along the way—all checked by native Japanese authors.
Built-in
A built-in dictionary lets you look up words instantly as you read. Just tap a word to see its meaning—no need to leave the article or waste time searching for kanji.
Loved by Japanese learners
See what readers are saying about JReader.
“Easy to use and short articles are ideal for daily short reads! I love learning about Japanese culture and daily life through this app. It's like a slice-of-life sharing app.”
Yap Heather
🇲🇾 Malaysian
“I can toggle furigana on and off as much as I want whilst reading, and clicking on kanji I don't know comes up with the meaning, reading, JLPT grade and more compound words. The content is updated regularly and the app is easy to navigate.”
Sophie Laing
🇬🇧 British
“This is my new favorite app! I love the simplicity of it. I just wanted to read articles by proficiency level and toggle furigana on and off. This app does just that perfectly.”
Noelani Manami
🇺🇸 American
JReader v2 is coming!
JReader v2 comes with powerful tools that make reading Japanese easier, more enjoyable, and more effective.