What is Mazelingo? A new way to read Japanese and English together
Read familiar Japanese text with some sentences changed to English. You do not need to read the whole piece in English.
Read in the language you are learning
Choose a reading mode and paste text in its source language. Sign in with Google to generate your own reading, or try a sample without signing in.
Tap a sentence to switch between the original and translation. The slider controls the language you are learning.
Read English with Japanese support
Read original English and check meanings in Japanese
Learn English from Japanese
Mix English into Japanese text
What is mixed Japanese–English reading?
Switch individual sentences between Japanese and English while reading one continuous text. The surrounding Japanese gives you context for the English sentences.
Tap a sentence to switch between the original and translation. The slider controls the language you are learning.
When a whole article in English feels like too much
Read Japanese news or a favorite blog while getting some English practice. Start with familiar content and keep Japanese context as you go.
Adjust the reading to suit your day
Some days you may want just a little English; other days, a longer challenge. Set the amount and difficulty independently, so you can change one without raising the other.
Check unfamiliar sentences as you read
Tap an English sentence to see the original Japanese. Tap again to return to English and keep reading.
Get started on the web
Try a sample without an account. To generate a mixed reading from your own Japanese text, sign in with Google and paste the text into the reader.
Frequently asked questions
Will the whole text become English?
No. Only your chosen proportion becomes English; the rest stays in Japanese.
Can I change the difficulty later?
Yes. You can switch between Easy and Standard while reading.