Hiragana Quest

Hiragana Quest

Learn the Japanese Alphabets

181 ratings
135 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 6, 2018
  • December 15, 2025

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This app makes learning Japanese alphabets fun and effective with engaging mascots and interactive tools. Master Hiragana and Katakana through simple stories, stroke guides, and leveling systems. Learn over a hundred characters quickly and retain them long-term.

Learn Hiragana and Katakana
Mascot-guided learning
Mnemonic stories for characters
Stroke guides and tracing
Character testing and leveling
Learn over 100 characters
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What's New in Hiragana Quest

0.6.2

December 15, 2025

・Bug fixes and performance improvements Thank you for using Hiragana Quest! :)

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$5.99

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User reviews

SO Worth It

I rarely ever take the time to write app reviews, but as someone who is learning A1 at the most basic foundational level, this app was critical to my Japanese learning!! I really appreciated the accessible language and storytelling. I will say that the writing feature can sometimes be finicky (I would start writing and it wouldn’t register until later) but it is so worth it if you’re serious about learning Japanese.
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Great way to learn

After using this app for a couple of weeks I can undoubtedly say that it’s done better for learning Hiragana and Katakana than anything else I’ve ever tried. When you download the app you’re immediately given the entire Hiragana alphabet to work with. If you want access to Katakana you must first pay $5 USD, but in my opinion it’s worth it. The only thing I’ve noticed is that for some of the letters, the app can get a little finicky. For example while I was writing the hiragana “そ(so)” I noticed that you need to be nearly perfect or else it will make you retry the letter, while with hiragana “ら(ra)” I wrote it completely wrong and it still let me pass. Other than that very small error, this app is wonderful and I definitely recommend it if you’re serious about learning!
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Highly recommended!

This is the only way I can imagine learning Hiragana and Katakana. I really never thought I would be able to remember so many different characters, and this made me surprise myself with how well I’ve been able to retain them. I did take time in between sets of characters and reviewed a lot before moving to the next set, so of course that helped. The only thing that would make it better would be if there were some simple games to practice the concepts outlined in the bonus lessons. If that was added, this would be a perfect kana app.
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There is no audio!

Very strange problem there’s absolutely no audio whenever I click on the little icon speakers to listen to how I should pronounce noises and it’s apparently my fault. I don’t know how to fix this.

L’application la plus efficace

Merci à Hiragan quest qui m’a beaucoup servi dans mon apprentissage. Les moyens mnémotechniques sont très efficaces.

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FAQ

What does Hiragana Quest do?

Hiragana Quest is a Japanese language learning app designed to help users learn the Hiragana and Katakana alphabets. It uses mascots, simple stories, and interactive tools like stroke tracing and character testing to make the learning process fun and effective.

What are the key features of Hiragana Quest?

Key features include learning both Hiragana and Katakana, guided learning with mascots, mnemonic stories for character memorization, stroke guides for writing practice, character testing, and a leveling system to track progress. Users can learn over a hundred characters.

How much does Hiragana Quest cost?

The app offers a free version where users can learn the first 7 Hiragana characters. To unlock the rest of the course and Katakana, there is a small in-app purchase. Katakana can be unlocked at a discount when purchased with the rest of the Hiragana course.

What is the best way to use Hiragana Quest to learn Japanese?

The app is designed for a fun and effective learning experience. Users can follow the mascot-guided journey, utilize the mnemonic stories for each character, practice writing with the stroke guides, and test their knowledge to level up. Learning over a hundred characters can be achieved in just a few hours.

Is Hiragana Quest compatible with my device?

While specific compatibility details are not provided in the description, the app is available for mobile devices. It is developed in Tokyo by the team behind the language study game Study Quest, suggesting it is designed for modern smartphone operating systems.