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Japanese Wisdom Quotes brings 200 curated sayings from Japan's greatest thinkers — Dōgen, Miyamoto Musashi, Kūkai, Hakuin Ekaku, and more. If you have a question, find the answer below or reach out directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I share a quote? ▼
On the quote screen, tap the share icon in the bottom bar. You can choose to share in English, Japanese, or both. On iPad, tap the icon and the share sheet will appear anchored to that button.
How do I enable background music? ▼
Open Settings within the app and toggle Background Music on. You can also adjust the volume from the same settings page. Music starts automatically on the next app launch.
What does the Romaji option do? ▼
Romaji is the romanised pronunciation of Japanese text. Enable Show Romaji in Settings to see the pronunciation guide beneath each Japanese quote — helpful if you are learning to read Japanese.
Can I browse quotes by philosopher? ▼
Yes. From the main menu tap Authors to browse by philosopher and see all of their quotes collected in one place.
How do I save a quote? ▼
Tap the bookmark icon on any quote screen to save it to your favourites. Access all saved quotes from the star icon on the home screen. You can clear saved quotes in Settings → Data.
The app shows ads — is there a way to remove them? ▼
The app is supported by non-intrusive advertisements. There is no in-app purchase to remove ads at this time. Ads help keep the app free and allow us to continue adding new content.