# Soragaki

> Interactive app for learning Chinese character stroke order and form for elementary students. (iPhone/iPad app by BUNKEIDO CO.,LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soragaki/id545609501 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [BUNKEIDO CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/545565481)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: $20.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 210 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2012-08-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soragaki/id545609501/reviews.md

## What is Soragaki?

Soragaki software, the application software for mastering the stroke order of Chinese characters, has been invented for elementary school students to learn both the right stroke order and the form of Chinese characters by tracing over model characters on the screen of the tablet computer with a stylus pen or fingers at three levels. As a result, elementary school students can master not only the stroke order and the form of Chinese characters but also an appropriate way of finishing each stroke.*
 Traditionally, the word "Soragaki" means the method used to teach children the correct stroke order and the form of Chinese characters. When translating "Soragaki" into English, one can translate the word as "writing in the sky". As this translation shows, "Soragaki" is a dynamic method to give the discipline of writing Chinese characters to the learners. This time, we made a success in replicating the features of "Soragaki" in a tablet computer. Mastering the correct stroke order leads to the acquisition of the ability to write in a good hand. At the same time, students are likely to study Chinese characters, which are new to them, enjoying without any mental suffering. 
 This Soragaki software includes all of the Chinese characters that should be learnt in elementary school. Besides that, we made lots of efforts toward showing letters clearly in the same font type as the textbook in order to enable the students to study comfortably. Moreover, the learners will obtain special information about the character such as how to use the character, the motion picture of the stroke order, and the derivation of the character. Each time the learners master the each character, they will get a mark of the flower on the character as a prize. This special prize will surely accelerate students' motivation to learn and finally fill the students' hearts with satisfaction with accomplishment.

*Chinese characters have three types of ways of ending each stroke.
1."Tome" : finishing a stroke with complete stop
2."Hane" : finishing a stroke with a sharp hook
3."Harai" : finishing a stroke smoothly without making rapid stop

- Specific functions of Soragaki software
・ It contains all the Chinese characters that the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology formally regards as mandatory in elementary school. 
・ The mandatory characters in each grade can be sorted depending on the pseudo-Chinese reading of each character, stroke count, or the radical of each Chinese character. Therefore, students can freely learn the characters that they want to master.
・ It requires its users to practice Chinese characters at three levels, which guarantees them that they can effectively learn the characters.

## Key features

- Interactive stroke order tracing
- Covers all mandatory elementary Chinese characters
- Three practice levels
- Character usage and derivation information
- Gamified rewards for mastery
- Textbook-like font for clarity

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soragaki/id545609501/reviews.md

### 4/5 — No English

*2015-08-06*

Please, add English! That's a great Japanese app. I will be happy to see Russian localization. But English, at least English.

You said Japanese, English in profile. Please, make it true and let us switch all those funny labels and help into English. You will sell it not only to Japanese kids, it worth it, believe me.

## Frequently asked questions about Soragaki

### What is Soragaki?

Soragaki is an educational application designed to teach elementary school students the correct stroke order and form of Chinese characters. It uses an interactive tracing method on a tablet.

### What age is Soragaki suitable for?

Soragaki is suitable for children aged 4 and above, as indicated by its age rating. It is specifically designed for elementary school students.

### How does Soragaki teach stroke order?

Soragaki teaches stroke order by having users trace model Chinese characters on the screen with a stylus or finger. This interactive process helps learners master the correct sequence and form of each stroke.

### Does Soragaki include all necessary Chinese characters for elementary school?

Yes, Soragaki includes all Chinese characters that the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology formally regards as mandatory for elementary school students. These characters can be sorted by reading, stroke count, or radical.

### What additional information does Soragaki provide about characters?

Beyond stroke order and form, Soragaki offers special information about each character, including how to use it, motion pictures of the stroke order, and the derivation of the character. This aims to deepen understanding and engagement.

### How does Soragaki motivate students?

Soragaki motivates students by awarding a 'flower' mark on each mastered character, acting as a prize. This gamified approach is intended to accelerate learning motivation and foster a sense of accomplishment.

### What devices does Soragaki support?

Soragaki is currently supported on iPads. It is designed for tablet use to facilitate the tracing and interactive learning experience.

### How often is Soragaki updated?

The latest version of Soragaki is 1.2.4, which was last updated on April 27, 2021. This indicates a relatively infrequent update cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2021-04-27

iOS14 is now supported.

### 1.2.3 — 2020-03-01

・In accordance with revision of curriculum guidelines, We added Chinese characters in the sixth grade of elementary school.

### 1.2.2 — 2019-04-04

・In accordance with revision of curriculum guidelines, We added and deleted Chinese characters in the fifth grade of elementary school.

### 1.2.1 — 2018-03-05

・In accordance with revision of curriculum guidelines, We added Chinese characters (20 words) in the fourth grade of elementary school.
・We corresponded to 23 Chinese characters that moved from the 4th grade.
  And We corresponded to 5 Chinese characters that moved to the 4th grade.
・We corresponded to iOS 8~11.

### 1.2 — 2015-07-13

・We have revised the contents of the "Using" in the top screen .
・We added "I display it by the step that I passed" to "sorting".
・When, based on the pass situation of each step, You practice some other time,You made modifications to practice from the step that You did not pass.
You do not pass or You do not practice・・・We display step1
You passed step1・・・We display step2
You passed step2・・・We display step3
You passed step3・・・We display step1(You start again.)
・On the practice screen,We display the step that you chose.
・In addition to the above We corrected indication and the notation in the screen.

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