Learn Hiragana & Katakana Quiz
Japanese Kana Writing Practice
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Learn all 214 hiragana and katakana characters with spaced repetition quizzes, native audio, and achievement medals. Start mastering the Japanese alphabet today!
Master the Japanese Alphabet — Hiragana & Katakana
Learn all 214 hiragana and katakana characters with a scientifically-proven spaced repetition system that adapts to your learning pace. Whether you're preparing for JLPT N5 or just starting your Japanese journey, this app makes memorization effortless and fun.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- 46 Basic Hiragana (あ to ん)
- 46 Basic Katakana (ア to ン)
- 25 Voiced Hiragana (が, ぎ, ぐ...)
- 25 Voiced Katakana (ガ, ギ, グ...)
- 36 Contracted Hiragana (きゃ, しゃ...)
- 36 Contracted Katakana (キャ, シャ...)
HOW IT WORKS
Smart Spaced Repetition (SRS)
Characters move through four stages: New, Learning, Familiar, and Mastered. The algorithm schedules reviews at optimal intervals so you remember more while studying less. True mastery requires consistent practice over time — no shortcuts.
Placement Test
Already know some kana? Take the 30-question placement test to skip what you already know and jump straight to new material.
Adaptive Quizzes
Multiple-choice quizzes with phonetically-weighted answer options challenge you where it matters most. Customize your quiz size from 5 to 30 characters per session.
FEATURES
- Native audio pronunciation for every character
- Romaji readings for easy reference
- Real-time progress tracking with accuracy statistics
- 19 achievement medals to unlock
- Daily streaks and learning goals to stay motivated
- Beautiful intro flashcards before each quiz session
- Works completely offline — learn anywhere
- Supports 15+ languages for instructions
HOW TO GET STARTED
1. Download and open the app
2. Start with Lesson 1: Basic Hiragana
3. Learn new characters through intro flashcards
4. Test yourself with adaptive quizzes
5. Review regularly — the SRS handles the scheduling
6. Earn medals and maintain your streak!
Start learning the Japanese alphabet today. Your first hiragana characters are just minutes away.
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Information
- Provider
- Yingwen Wang
- Size
- 31 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 14 more
- English, Arabic, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Vietnamese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
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