Live in Japan. Speak freely.
Type in your language, send natural Japanese. In any app, any conversation.
3 million foreigners live in Japan. Every day, they struggle to say what they really mean.
Three steps. That's it.
Switch keyboard
Press the globe button to switch to SayLy
Type naturally
Write in your language. Pick a tone.
Tap to send
Pick a translation. It replaces your text instantly.
Type yours. Send Japanese.
SayLy lives in your keyboard. Type in your language, pick a translation, tap to send. No app switching, no copy-paste.
- Works in LINE, WhatsApp, Messages, email
- 3 tones: Casual, Formal, Polite
- Translate Japanese back to your language
Talk face to face. Understand each other.
Real-time voice translation for in-person conversations. Speak your language, hear it in Japanese. Place your phone on the table -- the Lock Screen keeps the translation visible for both of you.
- 5 language pairs supported
- Live Activity on Lock Screen
- Dynamic Island integration
Built for real life in Japan.
Not a classroom tool. A daily companion.
Message your landlord
Politely explain a repair request or ask about rent. SayLy picks the right keigo so you don't have to.
Reply to work emails
Switch to Formal mode. Your "sounds good, let's do 2pm" becomes proper business Japanese.
Chat with friends
Casual mode gives you natural slang and expressions. Not textbook Japanese -- the kind friends actually use.
5 languages. One keyboard.
SayLy speaks your language.
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Start speaking Japanese today.
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