Katakana Native
Ryoma Inoue Education iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Katakana Native is a free Education app for iPhone and iPad by Ryoma Inoue. Requires iOS 17.0. Updated February 5, 2026.
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 30 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Feb 5
- 2026 · v1.3
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About Katakana Native
"Why is your Japanese so good, yet you still sound different from a native?" You know the answer. It’s your Katakana. You’ve mastered the grammar and the Kanji, but when it comes to Katakana words, you revert to your native English pronunciation. Are you afraid of sounding stereotypical? Or is it just a lack of confidence? Stop running away from Katakana. > Most foreigners struggle with Katakana because they try to "save" the English origin. But to sound truly native in Japan, you need to embrace the Katakana rhythm. Katakana Native helps you overcome that psychological barrier and perfect your pronunciation through: ● The "Katakana vs. Native" Audit: Instantly see and hear the gap between how you say it and how a local says it. ● Phonetic Deep Dives: Understand the "why" behind the shift (e.g., why "Paris" becomes "Pa-ri"). No more guessing. ● Fearless Practice: Build the muscle memory to pronounce Katakana with 100% confidence, so you never have to hesitate in a conversation again. ● Progress Visualisation: Track your journey from "English-heavy" to "Japan-native" with precision charts. You’ve come too far to let Katakana hold you back. Unlock the Lifetime Pro version to access every word and rule. Master the nuance. Sound like a local. Own the conversation.
What’s new
Version 1.3 · Updated February 5, 2026
Added a new mode, wasei-eigo New icon
App privacy
The developer, Ryoma Inoue, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Identifiers: Device ID
- Usage Data: Advertising Data
Used for: Third-Party Advertising
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