Real-Time Face-to-Face Voice Translation

Speak into your phone and let SayLy translate your conversation in real time.

When you're standing in front of someone who speaks Japanese, SayLy's voice translation lets you have a real conversation. Just speak into your phone in your language, and SayLy translates it to Japanese instantly. The other person speaks Japanese back, and you see the translation on screen. Here are common phrases you'll hear or want to say.

Greetings

  • こんにちは。初めまして。

    Konnichiwa. Hajimemashite.

    Hello. Nice to meet you.

  • よろしくお願いします。

    Yoroshiku onegaishimasu.

    Thank you in advance. (standard greeting)

  • お元気ですか？

    Ogenki desu ka?

    How are you?

  • 今日はお時間いただきありがとうございます。

    Kyou wa ojikan itadaki arigatou gozaimasu.

    Thank you for your time today.

  • お久しぶりです。

    Ohisashiburi desu.

    It's been a while.

Asking & Answering

  • すみません、質問があります。

    Sumimasen, shitsumon ga arimasu.

    Excuse me, I have a question.

  • それはどういう意味ですか？

    Sore wa dou iu imi desu ka?

    What does that mean?

  • はい、わかりました。

    Hai, wakarimashita.

    Yes, I understand.

  • ちょっと考えさせてください。

    Chotto kangaesasete kudasai.

    Let me think about it for a moment.

  • もう一度言っていただけますか？

    Mou ichido itte itadakemasu ka?

    Could you say that again?

Clarifying

  • ゆっくり話していただけますか？

    Yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka?

    Could you speak more slowly?

  • 翻訳アプリを使ってもいいですか？

    Honyaku apuri wo tsukatte mo ii desu ka?

    Is it okay if I use a translation app?

  • これで合っていますか？

    Kore de atte imasu ka?

    Is this correct?

  • すみません、日本語があまり上手ではありません。

    Sumimasen, nihongo ga amari jouzu dewa arimasen.

    Sorry, my Japanese is not very good.

Saying Goodbye

  • ありがとうございました。

    Arigatou gozaimashita.

    Thank you very much.

  • また会えるのを楽しみにしています。

    Mata aeru no wo tanoshimi ni shite imasu.

    I look forward to seeing you again.

  • お気をつけて。

    Oki wo tsukete.

    Take care.

  • 今日はとても助かりました。

    Kyou wa totemo tasukarimashita.

    You were a great help today.

  • 失礼します。

    Shitsurei shimasu.

    Excuse me. (polite farewell)

Cultural Tips

  • When using a translation app in person, briefly explain what you're doing. Say "翻訳アプリを使います" (honyaku apuri wo tsukaimasu) — most people appreciate the effort and are happy to cooperate.
  • In face-to-face conversations, bowing slightly when greeting and thanking someone goes a long way. Even a small nod shows respect.
  • Japanese people often say "yes" (はい) while listening. This doesn't always mean agreement — it means "I'm following along." Don't assume they've agreed to something just because they said はい.

FAQ

Does SayLy work for live face-to-face conversations?

Yes. Tap the microphone, speak in your language, and SayLy translates it to Japanese text and audio. The other person can respond in Japanese, and SayLy translates it back for you.

Do I need internet for voice translation?

Yes, SayLy's voice translation requires an internet connection for real-time processing. Wi-Fi or mobile data both work.

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