VoiceTra(Voice Translator)

VoiceTra is an innovative speech translation application designed to facilitate communication in travel scenarios. This free-to-download app supports 31 languages and offers a user-friendly interface that allows you to verify the accuracy of translations.

Whether you're traveling abroad or welcoming visitors to Japan, VoiceTra serves as an invaluable personal speech translator, enhancing your overall experience.

Features:

VoiceTra leverages advanced speech recognition, translation, and speech synthesis technologies developed by the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT). The app translates your spoken words into various languages and delivers the results via synthesized voice.

The translation direction can be switched instantly, enabling two individuals speaking different languages to communicate using a single device. For languages without speech input support, text input is available.

VoiceTra is optimized for travel-related conversations and is ideal for the following situations and locations:

• Transportation: Bus, train, rent-a-car, taxi, airport, transit
• Shopping: Restaurant, shopping, payment
• Hotel: Check-in, check-out, cancellation
• Sightseeing: Overseas travel, serving and supporting foreign customers

VoiceTra has also been recognized for its utility in disaster prevention and disaster-related scenarios.

While the app can function as a dictionary for word lookups, it is recommended to input sentences for more accurate translations, as it interprets meaning from context.

Supported Languages:

VoiceTra supports a diverse 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 required for use.
• Translation results may be delayed depending on network conditions.
• Text input is supported for languages with compatible OS keyboards.
• Proper character display depends on the device's installed fonts.
• The app and its features may be unavailable if the server is down.
• Users are responsible for communication fees, which may include costly international data roaming charges.
• Developed for research purposes, the app uses research-oriented servers. Data collected is used to enhance speech translation technologies.
• While businesses can test the app, continuous use should be directed towards private services licensed by NICT.
• For more information, please review the "Terms of Use" at https://voicetra.nict.go.jp/en/attention.html.

What's New in Version 9.0.4

Last updated on Aug 20, 2024

• Supported Android 14