Use Japanese script
Enter kanji, hiragana, and katakana as they should appear in the sentence. Keep punctuation where a speaker should pause.
Japanese text reader
Japanese Text to Speech
Paste Japanese text and hear it read aloud. Compare 8 voices, check the pronunciation, and save the result as an MP3.
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Before you generate
Get a better Japanese reading
Japanese spelling does not always reveal the intended reading. Check these parts of the script before exporting a long recording.
Check names and uncommon kanji
A name or rare word may have more than one reading. Preview it in context and add a pronunciation replacement if needed.
Listen to numbers in context
Dates, counters, prices, and abbreviations can change how a word is read. Test the whole sentence, not just the number.
A Japanese voice generator for finished scripts
Record a Japanese voiceover in the browser. Use the quick reader for an MP3, or open Advanced Controls for detailed edits.
8 Japanese voices
Preview 4 female and 4 male voices with a sentence from your own script.
Kanji and kana input
Read Japanese text that mixes kanji, hiragana, katakana, numbers, and punctuation.
Control pace and pitch
Advanced controlsSlow down study audio or set a quicker pace for short announcements.
Fix a difficult reading
Advanced controlsAdd phonetic replacements for names, brands, abbreviations, and unusual kanji readings.
Download MP3 and SRT
Save the Japanese audio and a matching subtitle file for video editing.
Voice styles when supported
Advanced controlsSome voices include extra delivery styles. Preview them before generating the full script.
Quick start
Turn Japanese text into an MP3
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Enter the Japanese text
Paste a sentence or script written with kanji and kana.
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Preview a voice
Listen for the right pace, tone, and reading of key words.
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Download the recording
Generate the full audio, check it once, and save the MP3.
Resolve the intended reading
Test kanji, names, counters, and mixed scripts
Japanese text often needs context before the intended reading is clear. Preview the difficult sentence, not only the isolated word.
Kanji in context
Place a word with multiple possible readings in the complete sentence. Add a phonetic replacement when context is not enough.
People and place names
Preview names separately and in context. Uncommon name readings may need an explicit pronunciation replacement.
Counters, dates, and times
Test numbers together with their counters, as well as calendar dates, times, prices, and room or model numbers.
Kana and Latin text
Check katakana loanwords, alphabetic abbreviations, URLs, and product codes inside the Japanese sentence before export.
Japanese text to speech FAQ
Short answers about Japanese scripts, readings, romaji, and audio downloads.
What is Japanese text to speech?
Japanese text to speech is a reader that turns written Japanese into spoken audio. Enter the text, preview a voice, then generate an MP3.
Can I use the Japanese TTS reader for free?
Yes. Guests can generate up to 2,000 characters at a time without payment details. Signed-in users can generate up to 10,000 characters.
Can it read kanji, hiragana, and katakana?
Yes. You can mix kanji, hiragana, and katakana in the same text. Numbers and punctuation are supported too. Preview uncommon readings before generating a long recording.
How do I check Japanese word pronunciation?
Enter the word in a complete sentence and play the preview. Context helps with kanji readings. For a name or unusual reading, use Advanced Controls to add a phonetic replacement.
Can the Japanese reader pronounce romaji?
For reliable Japanese pronunciation, use kanji and kana instead of romaji. Convert the romaji to Japanese script first, then preview the result.
Can I download the Japanese voice as an MP3?
Yes. Generate the recording, listen to it, and download the MP3. A matching SRT subtitle file is also available.
Can I use a Japanese voiceover in a commercial project?
Yes, subject to applicable laws and the NowVoice Terms of Service. This includes videos, ads, lessons, podcasts, and client work.
Can I slow down the Japanese speech?
Yes. Open Advanced Controls to change speed, pitch, volume, pauses, and pronunciation. Slower playback can help with listening and shadowing practice.
Read Japanese text aloud
Paste a sentence, preview the pronunciation, and download the MP3.
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