This app searches for works from Aozora Bunko's collection (public domain books), translates them into your device's system language, and reads them aloud.
It's designed to make Japanese classical literature and masterpieces accessible to readers outside Japan.
■ Main Features
・Search over 19,000 works in Aozora Bunko by author name or title
・Automatically translates using Google machine translation into your device's system language
・Play translated text via text-to-speech (TTS)
・Check function for cases where translations of archaic Japanese may sound unnatural
・Supports resuming playback from where you left off
・Play casually like a radio during commutes or while working
■ Experience Provided
・Explore the worlds of diverse authors like Natsume Sōseki, Osamu Dazai, Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Kyōka Izumi, and Ranpo Edogawa.
Through translation, savor the atmosphere of the works or use it as an aid for Japanese language learning—how you engage with the works is entirely up to you.
■ Features
・Simple structure combining Android's standard features (translation/TTS) with Aozora Bunko
・No additional account registration or complex operations required
・Designed for ease of use whether you want to enjoy literary works through audio or simply browse works effortlessly