# Reina kana — Learn to write Japanese

> Learn to write Japanese (iPhone/iPad app by Arsene Soulie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reina-kana/id6749651401 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arsene Soulie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831610980)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 81 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2025-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-01-17
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reina-kana/id6749651401/reviews.md

## What is Reina kana?

Learn Hiragana & Katakana – Master Japanese Kana

Start reading and writing Japanese with ease.  Reina helps you learn Hiragana and Katakana, including dakuten, yoon combinations (like "sha", "gya"), and even modern Katakana sounds like "vu" or "dhi".

Mnemonics
A complete list of mnemonics to help you learn kanas, you can also draw your own and create your story

Two Training Modes
Level ups: Go step by step — pick the correct kana, then write it to reinforce your memory.
All in a row: Test your focus — get all selected kana right in a row to get a perfect run !

Fully Customizable
Choose exactly which kana you want to train on:
Basic Hiragana / Katakana
Dakuten (e.g. "ga", "bi")
Yōon combos (e.g. "ja", "gya")
Extended Katakana (e.g. "vu" or "dhi")

Whether you're a complete beginner or refreshing your memory, take your first steps at your own pace.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2026-01-15

This version adds QoL fixes and prepares the terrain for the next drop

- Added haptic feedback when answering an exercice
- Added a clear selection button on each kana category
- Added skip animation when tapping on the kana tiles after completing an All in a Row exercice

- Revamped the UI for large screens like iPads to not lose information
- Revamped the kana selection UI for more clarity
- Revamped the top background of the writing speed exercice to have buttons be easily readable at all times

- Fixed a crash when quickly changing tabs in the info bubble
- Fixed the add mnemonics option which did not display
- Fixed app localization not being available

### 3.2 — 2026-01-15

This version adds QoL fixes and prepares the terrain for the next drop

- Added haptic feedback when answering an exercice
- Added a clear selection button on each kana category
- Added skip animation when tapping on the kana tiles after completing an All in a Row exercice

- Revamped the UI for large screens like iPads to not lose information
- Revamped the kana selection UI for more clarity
- Revamped the top background of the writing speed exercice to have buttons be easily readable at all times

- Fixed a crash when quickly changing tabs in the info bubble
- Fixed the add mnemonics option which did not display

### 3.1 — 2025-11-18

Additional UI fixes were included for the iPad version

New in Version 3

A new "Typing" tab has been added. Get better at writing with a japanese keyboard or by hand and try to get the best score possible !
The entire UI has been reworked to have a more cohesive look over the app
Don't hesitate to give me some feedback

### 3 — 2025-11-18

A new "Typing" tab has been added. Get better at writing with a japanese keyboard or by hand and try to get the best score possible !
The entire UI has been reworked to have a more cohesive look over the app
Don't hesitate to give me some feedback

### 2.1 — 2025-08-28

This version adds a few QoL improvements, fix translations and add some more color to the app

Level ups:
- You can now skip a question for the writing exercices

All in a row:
- You can now reveal the answer if you imputed a wrong response

Drawings:
- Drawings have a better UI in dark mode
- Drawings no longer expand beyond their canvas
- Drawings match the kana behind

Training:
- The training page has a new icon
- You can tap on the whole text to select a category instead of having to aim for the tiny checkmark
- Categories are now color coded

As always thanks for your feedbacks :)
See you soon

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