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Japanese with Mayu

A short Japanese-learning visual novel where you play as an exchange student in Japan, learn vocabulary through everyday conversations, and check words instantly with a hover dictionary.

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Developer
penguin on the hill
Publisher
penguin on the hill
Release
June 12, 2026
51 days ago
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About the Game

A short Japanese-learning visual novel where you play as an exchange student in Japan. Learn Japanese words and phrases naturally through everyday conversations, with Japanese voice audio and English subtitles.

The game features a hover dictionary that lets you check a word’s pronunciation and meaning simply by hovering over it.

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