No. Audio is used only to interpret and Interpres does not store it. You decide whether to keep the text subtitles in your history.

Does it work offline?

No. Speech is recognised and translated on a server, so you need 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi. A travel eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi is worth having.

How much does it cost?

120 minutes a month are free, and you can try it for five minutes without an account. Need more? The Traveler plan gives you 1,000 minutes a month for ¥1,000.

Does it tell Japanese and English apart automatically?

Yes. Choose Japanese and English, and it detects which one is being spoken and translates into the other. No button to press between turns.

Yes, for iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). If you would rather not install anything, the browser version works as is.

Japanese ⇄ English · Real-time AI interpreter

Talk with Japanese-speaking guests in their own language.

Many Japanese travellers read English well but freeze when it is spoken fast or with an accent. Interpres turns the other person’s English into Japanese subtitles while they are still talking, and shows your Japanese to them in English.

Try it now in your browser — free, no sign-up

Opens with Japanese and English already selected.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

Useful phrases in Japanese and English

Show the screen, or just say it — Interpres translates as you speak.

Hotel

EnglishI'd like to check in. I have a reservation.

Japaneseチェックインをお願いします。予約しています。
EnglishCan I leave my luggage here until check-in?

Japaneseチェックインまで荷物を預かってもらえますか？

Taxi

EnglishPlease take me to this address.

Japaneseこの住所までお願いします。
EnglishHow much is it to the airport?

Japanese空港まではいくらですか？

Restaurant

EnglishA table for two, please.

Japanese2 名でお願いします。
EnglishI'm allergic to peanuts.

Japaneseピーナッツのアレルギーがあります。
EnglishCould we have the bill, please?

Japaneseお会計をお願いします。

Pharmacy

EnglishDo you have something for a headache?

Japanese頭痛に効く薬はありますか？
EnglishI have an upset stomach. What would you recommend?

Japaneseお腹の調子が悪いです。おすすめの薬はありますか？

Shopping

EnglishHow much is this?

Japaneseこれはいくらですか？
EnglishCan I pay by card?

Japaneseカードで払えますか？

How it works

Pick the languages

Open it from this page and Japanese and English are already selected.
Set the phone down

Place it between the two of you so you can both see the screen.
Take turns talking

It detects which language is spoken and shows the original and the translation.

iPhone and Android apps

The other side’s subtitles flip 180° to face them, and translations are read aloud.

Download on the App Store Get it on Google Play

For your trip

Traveler monthly

¥1,000/mo

1,000 min / month

About 33 min a day

For frequent travelers and daily use
Cancel any time

Start monthly

Renews monthly. Cancel any time from your account.

Questions

Is my audio stored?: No. Audio is used only to interpret and Interpres does not store it. You decide whether to keep the text subtitles in your history.
Does it work offline?: No. Speech is recognised and translated on a server, so you need 4G, 5G or Wi-Fi. A travel eSIM or pocket Wi-Fi is worth having.
How much does it cost?: 120 minutes a month are free, and you can try it for five minutes without an account. Need more? The Traveler plan gives you 1,000 minutes a month for ¥1,000.
Does it tell Japanese and English apart automatically?: Yes. Choose Japanese and English, and it detects which one is being spoken and translates into the other. No button to press between turns.
Is there an app?: Yes, for iPhone (App Store) and Android (Google Play). If you would rather not install anything, the browser version works as is.

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