Best Nihongo Writing Apps

4.8(74 ratings)

Free

Master the fundamentals of Japanese writing with this app. It teaches the 92 basic signs and their derivatives from the Hiragana and Katakana syllabaries, essential for beginners.

Nihongo Diary by Tetta Taguchi

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0.0(0 ratings)

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Writing Order Hiragana by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

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NihonGo: Hiragana & Katakana

3.4(5 ratings)

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Practice writing Japanese hiragana and katakana characters through a fun game. Improve your stroke order and accuracy by competing against a virtual opponent.

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Learn Japanese Hiragana

Interactive lessonsQuiz and drawing practice modesOffline functionality

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with interactive lessons and multiple practice modes. Designed for beginners, it offers offline learning and progress tracking with native audio. Learn to read and write basic Japanese words effectively.

Nihongo - Japanese Dictionary

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Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar

Offline Japanese dictionaryPicture-to-text translation (OCR)Automatic flashcard creation

This app is an offline Japanese study tool that functions as a dictionary, translator, and flashcard creator. It helps users learn Japanese by analyzing text from their surroundings, such as signs and menus, and creating personalized study materials.

Learn Japanese Writing

Nihongo Master Kana Coach

Learn hiragana and katakana

Row-by-row kana lessonsStroke order animationSpaced repetition reviews

Master Japanese hiragana and katakana through interactive lessons, stroke-by-stroke guidance, and spaced repetition. Practice pronunciation with speech recognition and reinforce learning with printable sheets. The full curriculum is free with optional ads.

Writing Order Kanji 2nd.

Kanji writing practiceCorrect stroke order guidanceGame-based learning

Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters with a fun game. Learn the correct stroke order for 160 second-grade Kanji and compete against a virtual opponent. This educational tool makes memorizing characters engaging and interactive.

Writing Order Kanji 1st.

Kanji writing practiceCorrect stroke order guidanceGame-based learning

Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters through a fun game. Learn the correct stroke order and compete against a robot opponent. This app features 80 Kanji characters for the first grade.

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Learn Japanese vocabulary

NihonGo – Learn Japanese

Learn Japanese: Kana 、 Writing

Kana pronunciationStroke order guidanceWriting practice

Learn Japanese hiragana and katakana with pronunciation, stroke order, and writing practice. Features high-quality audio, smooth animations, and an intuitive interface. Supports a wide range of Apple devices.

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Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji

Hiragana, Katakana & Grammar

Hiragana and Katakana writing lessonsVocabulary and grammar lessonsSpaced repetition review quizzes

Master Japanese writing with comprehensive lessons for Hiragana and Katakana. Build vocabulary and grammar skills through engaging quizzes and spaced repetition. Practice reading and writing with audio pronunciation, all offline.

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Writing Order Kanji 4th.

Kanji writing practiceGame-based learningCorrect stroke order instruction

Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters with a fun game. This app helps you learn the correct stroke order for 200 fourth-grade Kanji by competing against a virtual opponent. Make learning Kanji engaging and effective.

Writing Order Kanji 3rd.

Kanji writing practiceCorrect stroke order guidanceGame-based learning

Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters through a fun game. Learn the correct stroke order for 200 third-grade Kanji and compete against a robot.

Writing Order. Kanji 5th.

Kanji writing practiceGame-based learningStroke order guidance

Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters through a fun, game-like experience. Compete against a robot to master the correct stroke order for 185 fifth-grade Kanji.

Moji - Learn Japanese & Kanji

JLPT Study & Flashcard Widgets

Lock screen and home screen widgetsKanji with readings, romaji, and meaningsJLPT level integration (N5-N1)

Learn Japanese characters passively through your phone's lock and home screens. This app integrates kanji study into your daily routine, offering readings, meanings, and JLPT levels with customizable refresh schedules. Review actively within the app using spaced repetition for efficient memorization.

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Nihongo - Read Japanese

Flashcard-based character studyPractice quizzesProgress tracking and analytics

Master Japanese characters with interactive flashcards and quizzes. Track your progress and focus on areas needing improvement. Supports Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, with an optional upgrade for full access.

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Japanese Alphabet - Write Me

Learning Hiragana Writing App

Writing recognition for practiceInteractive mini-gamesFlashcards and quizzes

This app offers a fun and engaging way to learn Japanese Hiragana characters through interactive mini-games and writing practice. It caters to beginners and those looking to refresh their knowledge, with a unique story-based learning approach.

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Writing Order. Kanji 6th.

Kanji writing practiceCorrect stroke order guidanceGame-based learning

Practice writing Japanese Kanji characters through a fun game. Learn the correct stroke order and compete against a virtual opponent. This application focuses on 181 Kanji characters typically taught in the 6th grade.