open-jtalk ☆
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Description:
Japanese text-to-speech system
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: text-to-speech japanese audio synthesis tts
Install: brew install open-jtalk
About:
OpenJTalk is a Japanese text-to-speech synthesis system. It combines the HMM-based speech synthesis engine 'HTS' and the Japanese text analyzer 'MeCab'. It provides high-quality speech output for Japanese text.
Key Features:
  • HMM-based speech synthesis for natural sound
  • Includes Japanese text analysis with MeCab
  • Highly configurable voice parameters
  • Command-line interface for scripting
Use Cases:
  • Generating audio files from Japanese text
  • Assistive technology for visually impaired users
  • Automated voice announcements in software
Alternatives:
  • eSpeak – Supports multiple languages but generally lower quality and robotic sounding compared to OpenJTalk's natural Japanese.
  • Google Cloud Text-to-Speech – Cloud-based API offering neural voices; requires internet and payment, whereas OpenJTalk is offline and free.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2024 2:37pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 219558d3
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