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Trace and Learn! Japanese

Trace and Learn! Japanese

Hiragana and Katakana Practice

13 ratings
8 reviews
📚 Education
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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Released
June 21, 2015
Updated
June 26, 2026

Developer

Makorino
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Practice writing Japanese Hiragana and Katakana characters by tracing them on your screen. Progress through increasingly challenging levels and unlock cute animations as you master each letter.

✓Trace Hiragana and Katakana characters
✓Progressive difficulty levels
✓Unlockable cute animations
✓Interactive learning
✓Character recognition feedback
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What's New in Trace and Learn! Japanese

1.34

June 26, 2026

Now optimized for the latest iOS versions. Enjoy a smoother tracing experience as you practice Hiragana and Katakana and unlock cute animations along the way.

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Trace and learn is absolute TRASH

So boring. DO NOT PLAY IT! it’s worse then Italian brain rot! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
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Needs more animations
Needs better characters
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SGSteph curry is gd

Not fun!

Just I finished the game in 2 minutes and it just doesn’t work fortnite is better
PCplease dont call

It’s free

It has ads at bottom but you can really force katattana and hiragana into your head. I got one have Hirigana down, but I have a lot of trouble with katakana which I know for sure this will fix.
MMulticatkidはい

Best game ever!

I’m gonna move to japan and I’m English! So this app will help me! So fun!
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FAQ

How does Trace and Learn! Japanese teach Japanese characters?

Trace and Learn! Japanese teaches characters by having users trace the lines of Hiragana and Katakana letters on their screen. Correct tracing is required to advance, and the app provides feedback if a line is not traced properly.

What kind of content can I unlock in Trace and Learn! Japanese?

As you progress through learning Japanese characters, you can collect cute animations. New animations are unlocked as you advance through the different levels of the app.

Is Trace and Learn! Japanese suitable for young children?

Yes, the app has an age rating of 4+ and features cute animations, making it suitable for younger learners. It focuses on a simple tracing mechanic to learn basic Japanese writing.

Does Trace and Learn! Japanese offer offline play?

The provided data does not specify if Trace and Learn! Japanese supports offline play. However, its core functionality of tracing characters on screen suggests it may not require a constant internet connection.

How often is Trace and Learn! Japanese updated?

The app was last updated on October 2, 2017, with version 1.21. This indicates that updates may not be very frequent, but the core learning functionality remains stable.

What devices can I use Trace and Learn! Japanese on?

Trace and Learn! Japanese is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

Does Trace and Learn! Japanese have ads?

No, Trace and Learn! Japanese does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

What is the user feedback like for Trace and Learn! Japanese?

The app has a rating of 4.3 stars from 10 ratings. This suggests generally positive user sentiment, with users likely appreciating its straightforward approach to learning Japanese characters.