Kana - Hiragana and Katakana

Kana - Hiragana and Katakana

Learn Japanese • quiz & draw

13K ratings
671 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 2, 2019
  • August 22, 2025

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Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this app. It offers customizable tables, drawing practice, and various quiz modes including handwriting recognition. Track your learning progress and set study reminders to effectively learn the Japanese alphabets.

Customizable Kana tables
Drawing practice
Multiple quiz modes
Handwriting recognition
Progress tracking
Study reminders
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What's New in Kana

2.13.1

August 22, 2025

Performance improvements. If Kana is helping you learn Japanese, we’d love your review! Enjoy learning!

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User reviews

Excellent app!

A great way to learn Japanese characters.

A Well Designed Flash Card App

If you think back how you learned your native language, you might remember learning the alphabet in Kindergarten or even Pre-K. The alphabet might have been taped up around the classroom as it was for me. Seeing and sounding out the letters or singing an alphabet song. Later in First and Second grade, you might have used flash cards to cement your learning of the alphabet.

That is what this app is. It is a very well designed flash card app that helps Japanese learners memorize and become familiar with the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries.
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An excellent study aid

Easy to use and fun

I was surprised this was actually free

No annoying ads, it allows you to adjust your study material based on categories you want to study at once. It even keeps track of how fast you remember characters! Better than a Quizlet or the websites I’ve found. Writing the characters more and more accurately while trying to figure out what they say has led to fast improvement with this app.
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Very good apps

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

App crashes during long practice sessions

Bug

Timeout issues when saving custom character lists

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add stroke order guides for writing practice

Feature

Implement full-word practice exercises

Feature

Allow syncing progress across devices

Feature

Provide guided practice mode for self-learning

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Add support for extended katakana characters

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FAQ

What does the Kana app do?

This app helps you learn and master the Japanese alphabets, Hiragana and Katakana. It provides tools for memorization, reading, writing, and tracking your progress through various practice methods.

What are the key features for learning Japanese alphabets?

Key features include customizable Kana tables for reference, drawing practice to improve handwriting, and multiple quiz types such as multiple choice, keyboard input, and handwriting recognition. It also offers progress tracking and optional study reminders.

Is the Kana app free to use?

The app is free to use and is supported by advertisements. There are no in-app purchases required to access its features.

What platforms is Kana available on?

The description mentions it is the most popular Kana app on the AppStore, implying it is available for iOS devices. Compatibility with other platforms is not specified.

How can I use this app to learn Japanese?

You can use the app by studying the Kana tables, practicing writing the characters, and testing your knowledge with the various quiz modes. Regularly using the study mode and setting reminders can help you learn Japanese with ease once you master the alphabets.