NihonGo: Hiragana & Katakana
Education
Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana fast with fun quizzes and visual practice
- Rating
- 4.8
- 615 ratings
- Downloads
- 10K+
- on Google Play
- Price
- Free
- No in-app purchases
- Updated
- Feb 28
- 2026 · v2.3.19
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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.
*9 language localizations*:
App interface and lessons available in:
English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean
*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!
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.
*9 language localizations*:
App interface and lessons available in:
English, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean
*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!
What’s new
Version 2.3.19 · Updated February 28, 2026
* Fixed bugs * Improved dark and light theme
User reviews
bagus bgtt
nice
really helps alot
I tried more than 20 apps like this and this one is my favorite. It makes it very easy to just focus on the hiragana and katakana characters without other distractions.
It is a very good tool to practice basic Japanese language .
Really helps to understand the words along with their sounds and meanings and strokes for writing them. Since both Katakana and Hiragana are used in Japanese sentences, it makes sense to be learning both at the same time along with the Kanji which is also frequently used interchangeably by Japanese speakers.
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