# Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE — Learn Japanese Hiragana fast!

> Learn and write Japanese Hiragana characters using mnemonics and quizzes. (iPhone/iPad app by Byrne Bob.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-mokus-hiragana-lite/id387585229 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Byrne Bob](https://appshunter.io/developer/387585138)
- Category: Education, Games, Word
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 29 App Store ratings · 80 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 128 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-mokus-hiragana-lite/id387585229/reviews.md

## What is Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE?

Learn to read and write Japanese Hiragana in less than one hour! Read the reviews right here. It works.

Features:
 ● Complete system for learning Hiragana fast.
 ● Reading and Listening Quiz modes.
 ● NEW! Dr. Moku now talks you through each learning screen.
 ● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
 ● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
 ● Audio reference chart for Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon.
 ● Offline Audio Phrasebook! 
 ● Video demo with recap quiz.

"After a half hour, I was blazing through each exercise: highly recommended for beginners". - The Huffington Post

“I came across Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics....Thirty minutes later I had memorized all hiragana". - BoingBoing.net

Mnemonics are memory tricks that use humor or a memorable personal connection to help you fix and break associations so your brain has no choice but to remember.

Perfect for the complete beginner, young or old, this is the foolproof and definite way to master the first steps in learning Japanese.

Each screen presents a Hiragana character along with a mnemonic clue and audio clip. Read the clue, listen to the clip and move on to the next one. The alternating bold colors will 'reset' your brain so you start fresh with each character. Then take a quiz! You will be amazed at your ability to recall Hiragana after just a few minutes.

This free Lite Version covers 25% of Hiragana. We offer an in-app purchase which adds the entire mnemonic system, additional quizzes, word search game etc.
(Save money and grab our bargain double app bundle here on the App Store!)

## Key features

- Learn Hiragana fast
- Reading and listening quizzes
- On-screen writing practice
- Audio reference chart
- Offline audio phrasebook
- Video demo with quiz

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hiragana content & word game. | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- ✨ 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

**Cons**

- 💰 Paid content limitations
- 🆓 Limited free version
- 💸 High price for full version
- 🤔 Some mnemonics unclear
- 📱 Interface not user-friendly
- 📉 Inconsistent learning
- 🤷 Not for everyone

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Touch not working on iPad Pro
- Lost purchases after update
- App won't download
- Testing on unseen characters
- Quiz returns to main menu
- Audio not working

**Most requested features**

- Add yoon and gojuon to mnemonics
- Manual play per row/two rows
- More words and letters
- Lower price to $2
- Include diacritics (voiced/semi-voiced)
- Option to select specific hiragana for practice
- Improve stroke order accuracy
- Add Arabic version
- More interactivity
- Trace characters on screen
- Fix audio issues
- Make full version features clearer

## Recent user reviews (10 of 80)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-mokus-hiragana-lite/id387585229/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Touch doesn’t work on iPad Pro

*2023-11-18, version 3.4*

I can’t trace the letters anymore. Glitch with latest update?

### 4/5 — So cool

*2022-04-10, version 3.1*

Its amazing,it teaches every hiragana for free

### 3/5 — To mr moku

*2022-01-01, version 3.1*

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

### 1/5 — Dude.

*2021-10-23, version 3.1*

Developers need to come here there is not enough.

### 2/5 — De. Moku’s Hiragana

*2021-07-22, version 3.1*

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

### 5/5 — Super !!! mais...

*2021-03-16*

Applications super pratique j’ai réussi à apprendre les premières lettres en quelques minutes je recommande très fortement le somme problème c’est qu’il n’y ai pas de version complète c’est gratuit ça serait bien de pouvoir la voir en mettant des pubs...
Sinon vraiment super !!!😆

### 3/5 — why is it payed now?

*2021-01-15*

I got the app few years ago on the same iCloud for FREE and learned little bit on hiragana but it deleted it as I lost interest in Japanese,, now I wanted to get this app again but it is asking me to pay. It’s a really nice app but I don’t want to pay for it

### 4/5 — It’s amazing but....

*2020-08-17, version 3.1*

I learned a lot from it, but I didn’t learn all hiragana, you really helped me tho, I only got to learn 3 words in hiragana from this app, and prob like 15 letters. This app was amazing but maybe try adding more words and letters, I love this app so much, I have now downloaded the free katakana one, and now am learning katakana, you really helped me! But like I said, try adding a couple more words and like 20 more letters, :D I will deffinetly say you should lower the price from 5 USD to 2 USD.

### 5/5 — Fixed

*2020-03-11, version 2.5*

Issue was fixed promptly.

### 3/5 — It’s alright

*2019-09-23, version 2.5*

I didn’t really learn much and was disappointed that you couldn’t really learn enough unless you pay

## Frequently asked questions about Dr. Moku's Hiragana LITE

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.4 — 2022-10-15

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

### 3.1 — 2020-06-26

-Fix for in-app purchases
-Added Modified Mnemonics! Dakuten, handakuten, yoon, etc
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flashcards

### 3.0 — 2020-06-23

-Added Modified Mnemonics! Dakuten, handakuten, yoon, etc
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flashcards

### 2.5 — 2017-07-05

Fixed an audio issue and minor UI tweaks.

### 2.4 — 2017-04-06

We adjusted the UI for iPhone 4 /  iOS 9 users.

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## More apps by Byrne Bob

- [Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-mokus-hiragana-mnemonics/id387585135)
- [Dr. Moku's Katakana Mnemonics](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-mokus-katakana-mnemonics/id452226776)
- [Dr. Moku's Katakana LITE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dr-mokus-katakana-lite/id452227098)
- [Japanese Phrases by Dr. Moku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/japanese-phrases-by-dr-moku/id1378936720)
- [Learn Languages with Dr. Moku](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/learn-languages-with-dr-moku/id1560153533)

All apps by Byrne Bob: https://appshunter.io/developer/387585138

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