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Master hiragana and katakana with quick, engaging practice sessions. Test your recognition of Japanese characters and their romaji readings, track your progress, and use the built-in chart for reference. This app offers offline functionality and multiple language options.
✓Timed character recognition quizzes
✓Hiragana and Katakana practice
✓Romaji reading association
✓Progress tracking (streaks, times)
✓Built-in kana chart
✓Offline functionality
✓Multi-language interface
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What's New in Japanese kana
1.2.0
November 4, 2026
• New answer sounds, haptics, and streak milestones. • The rhythm builds as your streak grows. Each question still gives you five seconds. • Control sound, rhythm, haptics, and reduced motion from the practice menu. • Improved layouts and more reliable timer pauses. • Correcting a missed answer no longer counts toward your streak. • Centered the visible kana and romaji more accurately. • Fixed answers becoming unresponsive after returning from the Home screen.
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How does Japanese kana help users learn?
Japanese kana uses timed quizzes with four choices to help you recognize basic hiragana and katakana characters and their romaji readings. Incorrect answers or timeouts highlight the correct response for learning.
What statistics does Japanese kana track?
The app tracks your answer count, average answer time, average time for your last 10 answers, and your best streak of correct answers. These statistics are saved directly on your device.
Can I use Japanese kana offline?
Yes, both the practice sessions and the kana chart work offline. No account is required to use these features, making it convenient for learning anywhere.
What devices does Japanese kana support?
Japanese kana supports iPhone and iPad devices. The interface is available in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and several others.
Does Japanese kana have ads?
Yes, Japanese kana contains advertisements. Ads appear only after an incorrect answer or a timeout during a practice session.
How can I support the developer of Japanese kana?
You can support the author through an optional one-time purchase called 'Buy me a coffee'. This is not a subscription and helps fund the app's development.
What is the age rating for Japanese kana?
Japanese kana has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for young children and above, focusing on basic character recognition.
How often is Japanese kana updated?
The latest version of Japanese kana is 1.2.0, last updated on November 4, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, historical update frequency is not provided.
