VoiceTra is an innovative speech translation application designed specifically for travel phrases, making it an essential tool for globetrotters and those welcoming visitors to Japan. This free-to-download app supports 31 languages and offers an intuitive interface that allows users to verify translation accuracy effortlessly.
Key Features:
VoiceTra leverages advanced technologies developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), including high-precision speech recognition, translation, and speech synthesis. This enables the app to convert your spoken words into various languages and deliver the translations via synthesized voice. The app's ability to instantly switch translation directions makes it ideal for facilitating communication between two individuals using different languages on a single device. For languages without speech input support, text input is available.
VoiceTra is particularly suited for travel-related conversations and is recommended for various scenarios, such as:
- Transportation: Navigating buses, trains, rental cars, taxis, airports, and transit systems.
- Shopping: Dining at restaurants, shopping, and handling payments.
- Hotel: Managing check-ins, check-outs, and cancellations.
- Sightseeing: Assisting with overseas travel and serving foreign customers.
Beyond travel, VoiceTra has been recognized as a valuable tool for disaster prevention and response.
While the app can serve as a dictionary for word lookups, it excels at translating sentences by interpreting the context to provide accurate translations.
Supported Languages:
VoiceTra supports an extensive range of languages, including Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified and traditional), Korean, Thai, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Spanish, Myanmar, Arabic, Italian, Ukrainian, Urdu, Dutch, Khmer, Sinhala, Danish, German, Turkish, Nepali, Hungarian, Hindi, Filipino, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Malay, Mongolian, Lao, and Russian.
Restrictions and Notes:
- An internet connection is necessary for the app to function.
- Translation results may be delayed depending on network conditions.
- Text input is available for languages supported by the OS keyboard.
- Proper font installation on your device is required for correct character display.
- The app may be unavailable if the server is down.
- Users are responsible for communication fees, including potentially high international data roaming charges.
- Developed for research purposes, VoiceTra uses servers set up for research, with recorded data used to enhance speech translation technologies.
- While the app can be tested for business use, continuous use should be directed towards private services that have licensed NICT's technology.
- For detailed terms, refer to the "Terms of Use" at voicetra.nict.go.jp/en/attention.html.
What's New in Version 9.0.4
Last updated on Aug 20, 2024
- Now supports Android 14.
