Best Pastel Kana Apps &amp; Games

Learn all Hiragana and Katakana charactersAuthentic Japanese voice recordings14 practice varieties

Master Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with this engaging app. It offers authentic pronunciation, diverse practice methods, and vocabulary building to make learning enjoyable and effective. Start your Japanese journey with a supportive mascot and smart learning tools.

(15K)

Kanji Study - Learn Japanese!

Learn via vocab, JLPT N5–N1

Vocabulary-first kanji learningWriting lessons with stroke detectionSpaced repetition reviews

This app teaches Japanese kanji by focusing on vocabulary words. It offers writing practice with stroke detection and spaced repetition reviews for effective memorization. Learn kanji readings naturally through over 5,000 JLPT-aligned words.

(7K)

Learn Japanese,Korean,Spanish

Bunpo: Language Learning

Learn 6 languagesMaster grammar with detailed explanationsBuild vocabulary and kanji knowledge

Master multiple languages with this comprehensive learning app. It offers detailed grammar explanations, vocabulary building, and smart review systems to help you progress from beginner to advanced levels. Learn Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, German, and Chinese with interactive exercises and personalized study plans.

(18K)

Japanese Vocab Learning Games

Learn Japanese - Drops

Illustrated vocabulary learningDaily 5-minute lessonsQuick swipe and tap games

Learn Japanese vocabulary through engaging, visually-driven mini-games. Daily five-minute lessons make learning addictive and effective, focusing on practical words and essential scripts like Kanji and Kana. Build a consistent learning habit with this fun, illustrated approach.

Japanese!! Learn Kana & Kanji

(2K)

freemium

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.

(22K)

Kana - hiragana + katakana

Learn Japanese alphabet

Learn hiragana and katakanaAudio pronunciation for each symbolPractice writing with finger

Master the Japanese writing systems with this app. It offers interactive lessons for learning, pronouncing, and writing hiragana and katakana, complete with audio pronunciation and stroke order guides.

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Nihongo no Kana

Learn Japanese

Learn HiraganaLearn KatakanaMaster 92 signs

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.

Learn to read Katakana

Learn Katakana charactersShort lessonsWord reading challenges

Master Japanese Katakana characters with engaging lessons and word reading challenges. This app provides an easy and memorable way to practice and learn the basic Katakana script, perfect for beginners starting their Japanese language journey.

writing Hiragana & Katakana

$3.99

Learn to write Hiragana and Katakana with interactive stroke order guides. Practice characters, test your knowledge with various modes, and utilize a spaced repetition system for effective memorization. Supports multiple languages and iCloud backup.

Hiragana and Katakana character learningStroke order guidelinesPractice and test modes

Hourly Kana: Learn Japanese

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paid

Kana, Kanji & JLPT Review

Scheduled vocabulary notificationsLock-screen and home-screen widgetsKana, meanings, and example sentences

Learn Japanese vocabulary and characters through bite-sized lessons and review tools. Access content via widgets, notifications, or the app itself, with features like native audio and progress tracking. Offers structured courses for beginners and JLPT levels.

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Hirakana - Kana and Kanji

Hiragana, Katakana & Kanji

Time-based gameplayLearn Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji150+ Kanji characters

Master Japanese alphabets with a fun, time-based game. Practice Hiragana, Katakana, and over 150 Kanji characters across various categories. Challenge friends and improve your memorization skills.

🎮 Games

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Master Hiragana and Katakana

Kana Quiz Flashcard

Sound-to-Text quizzesText-to-Sound quizzesOrganized learning groups

Learn and master Hiragana and Katakana with interactive quizzes and flashcards. Practice listening and reading skills with organized lessons and basic word associations. Study offline for flexible learning anytime, anywhere.

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Hiragana Sensei

Learn to read Hiragana!

Learn Hiragana charactersShort lessonsWord reading challenges

Master Japanese Hiragana characters with this app. It offers short, engaging lessons and word reading challenges designed for easy practice and memorization. Start your Japanese language journey with this user-friendly tool.

Hiragana Memory Hint [English]

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free

by The Japan Foundation

Mnemonic pictures, sound, and animation for memorizationVariety of quizzes to test understandingExplanations of the Japanese writing system

Learn Japanese hiragana characters through engaging mnemonic pictures, sounds, and animations. Test your knowledge with various quizzes and access a pronunciation guide. Ideal for beginners and those curious about Japanese writing.

Learn Japanese Hiragana Kanji

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free

Katakana Alphabet Language

Game-like learning experienceLevel-beating systemBeautiful card artwork with voice

Learn Japanese characters through a fun, game-like experience. Master Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji with engaging levels, beautiful artwork, and native speaker translations in over 50 languages. Progress through categorized lessons and test your knowledge.

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Kana Mind: Katakana & Hiragana

Memorize the Japanese Kana!

Learn Katakana and HiraganaIntelligent memorization algorithmTracks progress and stats

Learn to recognize and write Japanese Katakana and Hiragana characters through an educational game. It uses an intelligent algorithm to teach character combinations and track your progress, ensuring long-term retention. Ideal for beginners and those looking to maintain fluency.

This app helps strengthen memory of Japanese kana through a card-based system. It's designed for learners who already have a basic understanding of the Japanese writing system.

Kana card memorizationMemory strengtheningPractical learning tool