Business Idea: Develop an API that enhances Japanese text accessibility by providing rich linguistic tools such as furigana, token-level readings, meanings, and TTS-ready output, targeting developers, educators, and learners.
Problem: Learning and processing Japanese language can be challenging due to complex characters, multiple readings, and limited receptive tools for automated or digital use.
Solution: Create an easy-to-integrate API that delivers furigana in various formats, detailed token-level readings and meanings, plus text-to-speech capability, simplifying language understanding and teaching.
Target Audience: Developers building language tools, educators creating Japanese learning resources, and learners seeking better comprehension through digital interfaces.
Monetization: Offer tiered subscription plans for access to the API, plus custom enterprise licensing for educational institutions and language tech companies.
Unique Selling Proposition (USP): Comprehensive linguistic tools in a single API tailored for Japanese, enabling seamless integration with educational apps, chatbots, or translation services—something current solutions lack.
Launch Strategy: Start with a simple proof-of-concept API providing furigana and token readings. Gather user feedback from language educators and developers, then iterate to expand features like TTS and multi-format furigana delivery before broad marketing.
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