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Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE

Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE

Learn Japanese Hiragana fast!

29 ratings
80 reviews
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Archived App (Last seen on 23 Sep 2026)

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Details

Released
December 12, 2010
Updated
October 15, 2022

Features

Developer

Byrne Bob
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About

Master Japanese Hiragana quickly with this app. It uses mnemonics and interactive quizzes to help you learn reading and writing. The Lite version offers a portion of the full content, with an in-app purchase available for more.

✓Learn Hiragana fast
✓Reading and listening quizzes
✓On-screen writing practice
✓Audio reference chart
✓Offline audio phrasebook
✓Video demo with quiz
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What users say about Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE

Reviews of Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE are mixed: the Education app is rated 3.1/5 from 29 App Store ratings. What users like most: effective memorization method, mnemonics aid retention. Top complaints: paid content limitations, limited free version. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • ✨Effective memorization method
  • 🧠Mnemonics aid retention
  • 🚀Fast learning progress
  • 👍Easy to use interface
  • 💡Visual learning support
  • 🎉Fun and engaging
  • 💯Worth the purchase
  • 🌟Great for beginners
  • ✅Helps retain characters
  • 🗣️Pronunciation audio included
  • 🖼️Quirky images helpful

Negative things

  • 💰Paid content limitations
  • 🆓Limited free version
  • 💸High price for full version
  • 🤔Some mnemonics unclear
  • 📱Interface not user-friendly
  • 📉Inconsistent learning
  • 🤷Not for everyone
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What's New in Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE

3.4

October 15, 2022

-Links to the new and improved Dr. Moku app -Added animated logo

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$4.99

Hiragana content & word game.

Learn all Hiragana right now!

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Touch doesn’t work on iPad Pro

I can’t trace the letters anymore. Glitch with latest update?
JWjustwant@#$&to work

So cool

Its amazing,it teaches every hiragana for free
Ssheza_khadeeja

To mr moku

I don’t like that I have to pay to learn all of the alphabet because this was my only chance to learn Japanese on my device
Mmefhf

Dude.

Developers need to come here there is not enough.
A7angel. olivares 7777

De. Moku’s Hiragana

Not a great app. A few good ways to learn the characters but no review lessons or exercises. There are better lessons on YouTube.
Ddadadadadasss
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

Touch not working on iPad Pro

Bug

Lost purchases after update

Bug

App won't download

Bug

Testing on unseen characters

Bug

Quiz returns to main menu

Bug

Audio not working

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Add yoon and gojuon to mnemonics

Feature

Manual play per row/two rows

Feature

More words and letters

Feature

Lower price to $2

Feature

Include diacritics (voiced/semi-voiced)

Feature

Option to select specific hiragana for practice

Feature

Improve stroke order accuracy

Feature

Add Arabic version

Feature

More interactivity

Feature

Trace characters on screen

Feature

Fix audio issues

Feature

Make full version features clearer

Feature

FAQ

What does Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE do?

This app helps you learn to read and write Japanese Hiragana characters quickly. It utilizes mnemonic memory tricks, audio clips, and interactive quizzes to aid in memorization and practice.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a system for fast Hiragana learning, reading and listening quiz modes, on-screen writing practice with animation checks, an audio reference chart for special characters, and an offline audio phrasebook.

Is this app free to use?

The Lite version of the app is free and covers 25% of the Hiragana characters. To access the full mnemonic system, additional quizzes, and games, an in-app purchase is available.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is perfect for complete beginners, young or old, who want to master the initial steps of learning Japanese. It's designed to be a foolproof and definite way to learn Hiragana.

How does the app help with memorization?

The app uses mnemonics, which are memory tricks often involving humor or personal connections, to help users fix associations and remember Hiragana characters. Each character is presented with a mnemonic clue and an audio clip.