Best Nihongo Writing Apps

NihonGo: Hiragana & Katakana

Learn Japanese Hiragana

Free

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

Kanji, kana, vocab and grammar

Free

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.

Nihongo Master Kana Coach

Learn hiragana and katakana

Free

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.

Nihongo Master Dictionary

by Lingua Battle Inc

Free

This Japanese dictionary app helps users quickly find words and kanji with example sentences and JLPT levels. Create custom study lists and use flashcards to build vocabulary. It also offers popular study lists for common situations like travel and work.

Writing Order Kanji 2nd.

by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

Free

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.

by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

Free

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.

Japanese Kana

Learn Japanese: Kana 、 Writing

Free

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.

Writing Order Kanji 4th.

by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

Free

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.

by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

Free

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.

by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

Free

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.

Nihongo - Read Japanese

Flashcards to study characters

Free

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.

Writing Order. Kanji 6th.

by MASAHIRO MIZUTANI

Free

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.