I built a tool to translate Chinese, Japanese, & Korean Novels

Hacker News

Hi HN!! I'm a Chinese Translator, also a developer and I made this to solve my own problems. I got tired of waiting for official translations, so I built a tool that lets you read the original text and get a clean, consistent translation on the fly. I am not a translator by trade and that's probably why I have a different opinion than most translators for using clankers to translate, I have always felt that we should not be limited by language when it comes to wanting to read, this tool is mostly for people who do not want to wait for official translations and have a copy/purchase of the ebook in its original language. How it works 1) Upload your own EPUB/TXT you have access to 2) Batch translate chapters with glossary support so names/terms stay consistent 3) Wait for the completion email and then download the completed translation for your personal use. Works well for fiction, but also handles non-fiction books, I am working with a team and other translators to constantly improve the output.

Visit product View on Hacker NewsSep 17, 2025

Share card

Actual performance

1points

1comments

Did not reach leaderboard

Launch Intel predictions

Analyze your own launch →

Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting

87%87% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

best fitHighest predicted score across all platforms for this description.

TrustMRRFits verified-revenue profile · Strong signals: personal, way · Missing: mobile apps, ios, entrepreneurs

56%56% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Product HuntOn track for Day 1 leaderboard · Strong signals: email, using · Missing: mac, agents, macos

52%52% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive

41%41% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Hacker NewsMay not resonate with HN audience · Strong signals: io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released

36%36% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.

Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue

16%16% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto

0%0% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

Correct prediction on native model

Similar products

Danobang! – Multiplayer CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) Word Game46%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Danobang! – Multiplayer CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) Word Game

Hacker News5

Zig-budoux: Wrap that Japanese and Chinese text properly58%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Zig-budoux: Wrap that Japanese and Chinese text properly

Hacker News2

Yayun.me – Chinese Rhyming Tool(中文押韵工具)32%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Yayun.me – Chinese Rhyming Tool(中文押韵工具)

Hacker News1

Learning Chinese and Japanese with graphs and trees49%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Learning Chinese and Japanese with graphs and trees

Hacker News9

Your name in Japanese55%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Your name in Japanese

Hacker News9

Predicting Japanese hiragana alphabet symbols as they are drawn39%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Predicting Japanese hiragana alphabet symbols as they are drawn

Hacker News3

Chinese naming traditions and name meanings76%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

chinese name generator

Indie Hackers1$100/moai

I built KanjiMaster.ai – A tool for learning Japanese Kanji33%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

I built KanjiMaster.ai – A tool for learning Japanese Kanji

Hacker News1

kdramatowatch41%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Korean Drama Database

Indie Hackers1$300/mocommunity

Miteiru, a Cantonese,Chinese,Japanese Immersion ElectronJS Video Player30%Launch Intel prediction score: how likely this product is to succeed on its source platform, based on its name, tagline, and description.

Miteiru, a Cantonese,Chinese,Japanese Immersion ElectronJS Video Player

Hacker News3

Browse all products Analyze your launch