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Kotomo ことばのともだち
AI-powered Japanese pronunciation improvement app

Is your Japanese
really gettingthrough?

AI and characters gently support your pronunciation.
Just record to check pronunciation, rhythm, and fluency,

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Do any of these sound familiar?

People don't always understand me

I don't know what to fix

I can't keep up practicing alone

I'm not confident when speaking

With Kotomo, AI and characters gently support your daily practice.

✦ FEATURES ✦

5 features of Kotomo

AI analyzes pronunciation in real time. Improve your Japanese pronunciation enjoyably and effectively.

1

AI Pronunciation Check

AI analyzes your speech in real time. Instant feedback on mora, rhythm, and fluency.

2

Gentle Feedback

Characters explain specific improvement points clearly. Encouraging words that keep you going.

3

Step-by-step Practice

From mora to sentences, practice at your level for natural progress.

4

Visible Learning Progress

Track growth with pronunciation scores, practice days, and progress graphs.

5

Kotomo Friends

5 unique characters as your practice partners. A learning experience you'll want to return to every day.

Meet the Kotomo Friends

Each character has their own personality to gently support your pronunciation practice.

Nico

Nico

Pronunciation Teacher

The main character who teaches pronunciation cheerfully and carefully.

Piko

Piko

Rhythm Master

Specializes in supporting tempo and rhythm.

Momo

Momo

Encourager

Always cheering you on with kind words.

Lala

Lala

Fluency Coach

Shares tips for getting closer to natural speech.

Kuro

Kuro

Challenge Leader

Makes even difficult pronunciation fun to tackle.

Simple! Just 3 steps

01
Listen to the model

Listen to the model

A character demonstrates the pronunciation. Listen first and pick up the key points.

02
Record and practice

Record and practice

Press the mic button and try pronouncing. Record as many times as you like.

03
Check your feedback

Check your feedback

AI analyzes your pronunciation. Receive a score and specific improvement advice.

User Voices

5つ星

"Seeing my score go up keeps me motivated to continue. The graph feature is the best!"

Joko Y.

Learning Japanese

Joko Y.
5つ星

"The characters are so cute and practice is fun. I can now confidently say the 'ra' row I struggled with."

Zen S.

Improving Pronunciation

Zen S.
5つ星

"The AI feedback is so specific and helpful. I can see at a glance what to fix."

Amgal J.

Targeting JLPT N1

Amgal J.

Everyone's Growth Data (Average)

Avg Score
86 pts
Study Days
28 days
Streak
12 days
Retention
94 %
成長チャート

※ Data are averages of active users (as of April 2026)

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