Read in Romaji

What it does

Read in Romaji is a browser extension that helps Japanese learners read real Japanese websites with romaji guides directly on the page. Unlike full-page translators, it keeps the original Japanese text visible while adding support for kanji, hiragana, and katakana. It is built for beginners and self-study learners who want to practice reading articles, blogs, forums, and product pages without constantly copying text into a translator.

Read Japanese websites with romaji reading guides in your browser. Read in Romaji is a private reading aid built for local, low-friction Japanese reading support.

Read in Romaji adds romaji reading guides above Japanese text on websites so you can keep reading without switching tabs or relying on full translation. Reader mode, one-click toggle, local processing, and privacy-first reading tools. Romaji appears above each word automatically. No hover required. Works with kanji, hiragana, and katakana. Turn romaji on or off instantly from the toolbar icon. Challenge yourself when you're ready — enable it again when you need support. Use Reader Mode and control font size, line spacing, and letter spacing of the romaji overlay to match your reading preference — subtle or more prominent, it’s your choice. Disable the overlay on specific sites — useful for…from readinromaji.com

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