Yomitai

What is Yomitai?

Yomitai is a Japanese reading assistant tool designed to enhance the reading experience for language learners. Users can upload picture books, webpages, or real-life images through the camera to interact with text. The tool allows users to point at kanji and obtain immediate meanings, thereby minimizing interruptions during reading.

With color-coded annotations on the margins, Yomitai helps in organizing unfamiliar words without cluttering the main text. The integrated OCR system ensures functionality across various formats, including vertical text and photographs of signs or menus.

Key features

Yomitai core features and benefits include the following:

• Image upload functionality.
• Immediate kanji meaning retrieval.
• Color-coded margin annotations.
• Integrated OCR system.
• Support for various text formats.

Use cases & applications

• Upload and read Japanese picture books with Yomitai, receiving instant meanings of kanji to maintain reading flow and improve language comprehension.
• Use Yomitai to scan Japanese menus and signs while traveling, allowing for seamless interaction with the local language and enhancing cultural immersion.
• Enhance vocabulary retention by utilizing Yomitai's color-coded margin annotations to categorize and review unfamiliar words without disrupting the reading experience.