By / MOOK Scenic Spots Home Travel Life Network Editorial Team
When traveling abroad, one of the most common challenges is the language barrier. Whenever you need to talk to foreigners, you often find yourself at a loss for words. And if the language is completely unfamiliar to you, things can get even more overwhelming. Apart from using gestures, thanks to advancements in technology, there are now many real-time translation apps that make communication easier and travel more stress-free.
When traveling abroad, one of the most common challenges is the language barrier. Whenever you need to talk to foreigners, you often find yourself at a loss for words. And if the language is completely unfamiliar to you, things can get even more overwhelming. Apart from using gestures, thanks to advancements in technology, there are now many real-time translation apps that make communication easier and travel more stress-free.
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No worries about going to Japan – with a dedicated Japanese translation app
●Jspeak(Android)
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●Jspeak(Android)
Japan is undoubtedly one of the top choices for independent travelers from our country. Have you ever faced the hassle of not being able to communicate while traveling in Japan? NTT DOCOMO, a Japanese telecom company, has developed a real-time Japanese voice translation app called “Japanese Translation,” which can automatically translate what you say into Japanese. Even if you don’t speak Japanese, you can still convey your message smoothly.
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Jspeak user interface. (Image source / NTT DOCOMO)
Jspeak supports three languages—Chinese, English, and Korean—and translates them into Japanese. It's very easy to use: just speak into your phone, and the app will automatically translate the sentence into Japanese, display it on the screen, and play the audio.
Translate while chatting – super convenient
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● Line (iOS, Android)
The translation feature on Line has actually been circulating online for several years. It supports mutual translations between Chinese-Japanese, Japanese-English, and Japanese-Korean. With its simple operation, it’s quite handy for both travel and casual language learning. To use it, you can add an officially recommended friend to access the service.
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Add the official LINE translation friend to use simple translation. (Image source / play.google)
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LINE translation interface. (Image source / play.google)
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