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New to Langmate?
Langmate is a language exchange app where people from around the world can connect with Japanese people. Whether you’re just starting out or already fluent, you can use it to practice languages, share cultures, and make friends in a safe, welcoming space. Meet Japanese people, connect with others who share your interest in Japan, and enjoy real conversations at your own pace.
It's Easy to Get Started
4 Reasons
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Start with just one word and enjoy language exchange at your own pace.
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Don't know a word or how to reply? Use translation, corrections, and reply support whenever you need them. Even if your Japanese isn't great yet, you can still chat naturally and start making Japanese friends.
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Use filters like nationality and age to find Japanese people you'd like to talk to. Check their profiles and interests, and it's easier to find something you both want to chat about.
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If someone sends you an inappropriate message or makes you uncomfortable, you can block or report them anytime. We also review suspicious or inappropriate accounts and take action when needed. Langmate is run by a Japanese company, and we work continuously to keep the community safe and comfortable for everyone.
How to Get Started
with Langmate
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Download the app
Get Langmate from the App Store or Google Play and start connecting with Japanese people.
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Create your account
You can easily sign up with your Apple ID or Google Account.
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Set up your profile
Add the language you want to practice and your interests, so it's easier to find Japanese people you'll enjoy talking to.
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Find people
Use filters like nationality and age to find Japanese people who match what you're looking for.
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Start connecting!
Chat, send voice messages, or share video messages—and enjoy real conversations with Japanese people.
A safer place
to connect
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Report Feature
Easily report inappropriate users directly to our support team.
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Block users
Don't want to hear from someone anymore? Block them anytime and stop further contact.
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Spam protection
We check for spam and suspicious accounts every day and take action when needed.
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Privacy protection
We handle your personal information carefully and keep it properly protected.
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Run by a Japanese company
Langmate is operated by a Japan-based team, with support in place to help you use the app with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
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LYou have to be at least 18 years old to create an account and use Langmate. At Langmate we take Child Protection very seriously, and we will block access to user under the age of 18.
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Langmate is available for free in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store We offer a range of features that you can enjoy without any cost, helping you connect and engage with people from around the world.
Matching with users and chatting is free on Langmate. Langmate uses a virtual credit system called Smiles to give you access to features like Card swipe, advanced chat tools and more. Swipe right on a profile to send a Friend Request to someone, swipe left to pass. If someone accept your friend request, or if you accept a friend request from an other user, it’s a match!
You can start chatting and having fun with a limited number of new friends for free. After you’ve used your free chats credit, you can unlock addtional chats by using Smiles, or by becoming PREMIUM. Read more about the “Start chatting” feature
Enjoy all the premium features To fully enjoy all the features of Langmate, you may need to upgrade to PREMIUM or PLUS+ Please see withing the app which plan applies to you. To see which plan applies to you, open the Langmate app > go on the My Page section > tap the My Status icon or go on Settings > My Status > Follow the steps on screen. -
Langmate is an app developed in Japan.
For more information about the app’s features and functions, please refer to this page.
Make friends before you travel the world!
Start meeting Japanese people today.
Don’t just study Japanese.
Use it.
Build your Japanese naturally
through real conversations with real people.
