NihonGo: Hiragana & Katakana
Nikita Khvatov Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
NihonGo: Hiragana & Katakana is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Nikita Khvatov. Rated 5.0/5 from 16 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 16 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 66 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- May 2
- 2026 · v2.4.5
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About NihonGo: Hiragana & Katakana
Master the Japanese alphabet the smart way — learn Japanese Hiragana and Katakana with ease! NihonGo Kana is your complete tool to learn Japanese kana (ひらがな & カタカナ) through fun, interactive lessons. Whether you're just starting out or need extra practice, this app helps you build a solid foundation in minutes a day. **Key Features**: *Fun and effective Japanese practice*: NihonGo Kana offers engaging, bite-sized ways to study and review kana — no boring repetition. *Practice modes include*: - Quiz mode – Choose the correct kana from four options - Drawing mode – Practice writing kana with correct stroke order - Word quiz – Recognize kana in full Japanese words - Matching pairs – Match kana words with meanings and romaji - Typing practice – Type the correct kana using a keyboard *Made for beginners*: Ideal for absolute beginners and JLPT N5 prep Step-by-step lessons with native audio for every syllable Build confidence as you progress *Works fully offline*: No internet needed. Learn Japanese anywhere, anytime. *10 language localizations*: App interface and lessons available in: English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian *Flexible transliteration systems*: Choose between Hepburn, Polivanov, and more — adapt the learning experience to your needs. *Track your progress*: Each syllable is tracked with a 3-level mastery system. Get instant feedback after every session to know what to review and improve — simple and motivating. *What you'll learn*: - All Hiragana and Katakana syllables - How to read and write basic Japanese words - Stroke order and pronunciation for each kana - How kana is used in everyday Japanese vocabulary Start learning Japanese today! With NihonGo Kana, you’ll master the Japanese alphabet in a way that’s fun, effective, and stress-free. Download now and take your first step toward reading and writing in Japanese!
Ratings & reviews
5.0
16 ratings
What’s new
Version 2.4.5 · Updated May 2, 2026
Bug fixes
App privacy
The developer, Nikita Khvatov, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Location: Coarse Location
- Identifiers: Device ID
Used for: Analytics, App Functionality
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