Kana Only

Kana Only

Japanese Hiragana and Katakana

15 ratings
13 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 30, 2022
  • April 16, 2023
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Learn Japanese Hiragana and Katakana without romanization to improve pronunciation and accent. Features high-quality audio from native speakers and customizable display and sound options.

Learn Hiragana and Katakana without romanization
High-quality audio from native speakers
Customizable character display (color, font)
Customizable sound (voices, speed)
Organized character categories
Smooth navigation
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What's New in Kana Only

2.0.0

April 16, 2023

Sorry for the delay in update for the new iOS version. Please continue to use and share this free resource to help you and friends learn kana pronunciation! Monetization - completely removed System - fixed an issue where app would crash on iOS 16

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User reviews

Awesome for us anti-romaji learners 😄

I’m definitely in the avoid romaji camp, so this app is great for me. However I just realized some katakana combinations are missing, for instance sounds that use a small イ and small エ. Otherwise it’s awesome and has been very helpful as I haven’t memorized everything yet (almost there!)

Exactly what I was looking for

I’ve been looking for a kana app that has pronunciation and no romaji. I learned Chinese (as used in Taiwan) and reached fluency after 5-7 years. One thing that truly helped my pronunciation and sense of immersion was to drop pinyin and learn zhuyin as unique sounds instead of mapping them to English sounds. After all, that’s what Taiwanese people use, so since I was going to live there I felt I should use it too. It worked, and for that reason I wanted to learn kana without mapping English sounds to the characters. I know there’s a large number of people who feel the same, clearly the developer understands this as well. Thank you for creating this.

One small note: the back button doesn’t seem necessary once we’ve seen the welcome screen.
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User friendly and helpful

Incredibly easy to use!! Great options to help you learn

Great app!

I never write reviews but this app has been so useful! I have been wanting to learn Japanese for awhile now but haven’t been able to find an app that is user friendly. Kana has exceeded all expectations and I am so glad I found it. Highly recommend!! Blaire

Awesome

Awesome and easy to use, can’t wait to learn.

FAQ

Why should I use Kana Only instead of apps with romanization?

Kana Only avoids romanization to prevent interference with your Japanese intonation and accent. This helps ensure you can be understood when speaking the language later on.

What Japanese characters does Kana Only teach?

Kana Only teaches the two Japanese phonetic alphabets: Hiragana and Katakana. It covers the Basic Gojūon, Dakuten/Handakuten, and Yōon characters.

Does Kana Only offer audio examples?

Yes, Kana Only provides high-quality audio examples for each character, performed by real, native Japanese speakers. You can hear proper pronunciation by pressing on the characters.

Can I customize how characters and sounds are presented in Kana Only?

Absolutely. Kana Only is fully customizable in how characters are presented, including display options for Hiragana, Katakana, or both, as well as color and font choices. You can also customize the sound with multiple voices and speeds.

What is the user rating for Kana Only?

Kana Only has an excellent rating of 4.9 stars, based on 15 user ratings.

On what devices can I use Kana Only?

Kana Only is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

How often is Kana Only updated?

The latest version of Kana Only is 2.0.0, which was last updated on April 16, 2023. This indicates regular updates.

Does Kana Only have ads?

No, Kana Only does not contain advertisements.