Read Japanese for Windows

Read in Japanese – you can read the real Japanese version, listen to the story and tap any word for an instant definition. Reading in Japanese is your ticket to the world of Japanese literature! Enjoy reading classic fairy tales like Momotaro, Hikoichi, Aesop’s Fables, Inch-high Samurai, Princess Kaguya, modern stories, and more (with much more success)! Each story includes two audio tapes from a native Japanese speaker – at normal speed and one at slow speed so that even beginners can understand.

The stories are presented in full hiragana and kanji (with optional furigana), so you can read at your own pace. The best way to increase your vocabulary and memorize Japanese is to read stories and learn words and phrases in context. This Read in Japanese app will let you do just that. Plus, you can listen to the story as you read, adding more meaning to your language learning arsenal. Click on any word / phrase and you will immediately see the translation and grammar notes.