日本語翻訳

Translate to Japanese
the way people actually talk

Not textbook Japanese. Not robotic Google Translate. Real casual Japanese — the kind spoken in homes, streets, and everyday conversations. Free to use right now.

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How it works

Just like any translator — except the output sounds like a real person, not a textbook.

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Type your phrase

English, Korean, Hindi or Urdu — we detect it automatically.

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Get real Japanese

Casual translation, romaji pronunciation, Urdu/Hindi romaji — all at once.

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Hear it out loud

Hit audio on any output line and hear the correct pronunciation instantly.

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Sound native

Use it in conversation. Build vocabulary. Actually speak Japanese.

Everything you need to speak real Japanese

Not just translation — pronunciation, context, and the casual/polite distinction built in.

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Casual Mode

The default. How Japanese people actually talk to each other every day — not the stiff polite version textbooks teach.

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Polite Mode

For strangers, workplaces, and formal situations. One checkbox switches the entire output to natural keigo.

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Romaji Pronunciation

Every Japanese output includes the pronunciation in English letters. You always know how to say it — even if you can't read Japanese yet.

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Audio on Every Line

Hit the speaker button on any output and hear it spoken aloud at natural pace. Japanese, Korean back-translation, English — all speakable.

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Urdu / Hindi Support

Type in Urdu or Hindi script, or just Urdu Romaji, and get Japanese + pronunciation + Urdu Romaji + English back. Full loop.

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Korean Input

Korean detected automatically. Get the Japanese translation plus Korean back-translation so you can verify what you're saying.

Supported languages

Type in any of these — we detect it automatically, no switching needed.

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English

JP + Romaji + Urdu/Hindi Romaji

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Korean

JP + Korean back-translation

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Hindi / Urdu

JP + Romaji + Urdu Romaji + English

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Japanese → EN

Swap mode — reverse translation

Why not just use Google Translate?

Google Translate, DeepL, Papago, iTranslate — they all give you Japanese. But it's the wrong kind. Robotic, formal, textbook Japanese that makes locals cringe.

❌ Other Translators

—Formal, textbook-style Japanese
—Sounds unnatural to native speakers
—No pronunciation guide
—No casual vs polite distinction
—No Urdu / Hindi / Korean support
—No audio per output line

✓ RealNihongo

✓Casual Japanese — how locals actually talk
✓Endorsed by real Japanese teachers
✓Romaji on every translation
✓Casual and polite modes
✓Korean, Hindi, Urdu auto-detected
✓Audio on every single output line

Endorsed by real Japanese people

Not AI reviewers. Not marketing copy. Actual Japanese teachers and professional translators based in Japan.

★★★★★

"A translator that can help you speak like someone born and raised in Japan."

Koji
Koji
JustGlobal.JP — Professional Translator. Dubbed "Angry Birds" for the Japanese market.
★★★★★

"This tool delivers natural, casual Japanese. Perfect for travellers and expats handling daily life in Japan."

Yuri
Yuri
EN / JP Teacher. Has lived in Virginia, USA.
★★★★★

"90% accurate and highly useful for both learning and travel."

Haru
Haru
EN / JP Teacher with a degree in teaching. Passionate about sharing Japanese culture.
★★★★★

"A super casual Japanese translator. It's really amazing how accurate this is."

Reika
Reika
EN / JP Teacher for 3+ years. C1 Level English Certificate.
★★★★★

"A highly effective tool to learn how native speakers really speak and express things."

Shota
Shota
New Realm Japan — Japanese Teacher / Influencer. 80,000+ subscribers.
★★★★★

"A great tool for learning and traveling in Japan. Easy to use and reliable in daily situations."

Koyuki
Koyuki
Professional Japanese Calligrapher of 8 years and translator.

Who is this for?

Anyone who wants to speak real Japanese — not the weird textbook kind.

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Japanese Partner

Have real interactions with their family. Get actual motivation to learn Japanese.

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Expats in Japan

Not yet fluent? Use this to speak, practice, and build vocabulary in real-time.

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Anime & TikTok Fans

You hear Japanese every day. Now you can understand it and speak it back.

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Language Learners

Speak like locals from the beginning, not the outsider-pile textbook kind.

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Gamers

Playing with Japanese people? Translate in real-time and actually communicate.

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Anyone

Not just study Japanese — actually speak it. Every day. Like it belongs to you.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before you start.

10 free searches per day, for a limited time. We want you to test it on your own time and decide if upgrading makes sense — without any pressure.
You'll see a prompt letting you know. It resets the following day. You can also upgrade to get more.
Casual is how people actually speak to friends, family, and people they're comfortable with. Polite mode is for workplaces, strangers, and formal situations. Both are real Japanese.
English, Korean, Hindi, Urdu script, and Urdu Romaji. All detected automatically — no switching needed.
Yes. Use the swap button to reverse the direction. Our main focus is English to casual Japanese but reverse works too.
Most Japanese speakers have reported it to be well over 90% accurate, and we're always improving.
We are a group of Japanese nationals and foreigners who live in Japan. The output comes directly from our everyday lives and real conversations — not textbooks.
No. RealNihongo is strictly focused on Japanese.
Google Translate gives you formal, textbook-style Japanese that sounds robotic. RealNihongo gives you casual, natural Japanese — the kind locals actually use, with pronunciation and polite/casual distinction built in.
Yes. Cancel from your account page. No questions, no forms, no waiting.

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