Fast-Track Your Mastery of Hiragana and Katakana!

With Kana Challenge, you can swiftly learn Hiragana and Katakana through engaging quizzes and real-time progress tracking. If you're ready to invest your time, you’ll transition from romaji quickly and dive into immersive Japanese learning.

Hiragana & Katakana Alphabets

あ (a)

い (i)

う (u)

え (e)

お (o)

か (ka)

き (ki)

く (ku)

け (ke)

こ (ko)

さ (sa)

し (shi)

す (su)

せ (se)

そ (so)

た (ta)

ち (chi)

つ (tsu)

て (te)

と (to)

な (na)

に (ni)

ぬ (nu)

ね (ne)

の (no)

は (ha)

ひ (hi)

ふ (fu)

へ (he)

ほ (ho)

ま (ma)

み (mi)

む (mu)

め (me)

も (mo)

や (ya)

ゆ (yu)

よ (yo)

ら (ra)

り (ri)

る (ru)

れ (re)

ろ (ro)

わ (wa)

を (wo)

ん (n)

ア (a)

イ (i)

ウ (u)

エ (e)

オ (o)

カ (ka)

キ (ki)

ク (ku)

ケ (ke)

コ (ko)

サ (sa)

シ (shi)

ス (su)

セ (se)

ソ (so)

タ (ta)

チ (chi)

ツ (tsu)

テ (te)

ト (to)

ナ (na)

ニ (ni)

ヌ (nu)

ネ (ne)

ノ (no)

ハ (ha)

ヒ (hi)

フ (fu)

ヘ (he)

ホ (ho)

マ (ma)

ミ (mi)

ム (mu)

メ (me)

モ (mo)

ヤ (ya)

ユ (yu)

ヨ (yo)

ラ (ra)

リ (ri)

ル (ru)

レ (re)

ロ (ro)

ワ (wa)

ヲ (wo)

ン (n)

Master Japanese Kana with Speed and Efficiency

Kana Challenge helps you maximize your time spent learning Hiragana and Katakana through interactive quizzes, real-time audio pronunciation, and progress tracking. Whether you're a beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, this app is designed to help you move beyond romaji quickly and into immersion.

Why Join the Beta?

Early Access & Fast-Track Learning

Gain exclusive early access to Kana Challenge and fast-track your kana retention with innovative learning features.

Impact Development Roadmap

Your insights will directly influence the app's development, ensuring it aligns with the needs of dedicated learners like you.

Experience Future Features

Be the first to experience upcoming features like spaced repetition, voice recognition, and pitch accent strengthening as they're implemented.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs about Japanese Language Learning

Learning Hiragana and Katakana can seem challenging at first, but with consistent practice, most beginners find it manageable within a few weeks. Hiragana and Katakana have relatively straightforward shapes and sounds, making them easier to master than Kanji. A structured approach and daily practice with tools like Kana Challenge can make the process faster and more enjoyable.

Spending 15-30 minutes a day practicing Hiragana and Katakana can lead to steady progress. Regular, focused sessions are more effective than longer, infrequent sessions, helping you retain characters and build a stronger foundation. Short, interactive quizzes and frequent reviews can boost retention, especially when paired with an app like Kana Challenge.

Hiragana and Katakana are both phonetic alphabets, but they serve different purposes. Hiragana is primarily used for native Japanese words, grammatical functions, and particles. Katakana, on the other hand, is used for foreign loanwords, names, and onomatopoeia. Learning both alphabets is essential for reading and understanding Japanese as they appear frequently in texts.

For more information, check out our comprehensive guide on Hiragana and Katakana.

Pronunciation is crucial in Japanese, as mispronunciations can easily lead to misunderstandings. Japanese has pitch accent and clear vowel sounds that require attention. Starting with correct pronunciation habits can make you sound more natural and avoid bad habits later on. An app like Kana Challenge, with built-in pronunciation support, can help you get it right from the start.

Most learners start with Hiragana because it’s used more commonly in Japanese grammar and basic vocabulary. Hiragana also appears more frequently in beginner resources. However, learning Katakana soon after Hiragana is beneficial, especially if you want to understand loanwords or see a variety of Japanese texts. Kana Challenge makes it easy to switch between Hiragana and Katakana, so you can study both efficiently.

FAQs About Kana Challenge App

Kana Challenge uses interactive quizzes and spaced repetition techniques, which encourage active recall and strengthen memory retention. The app tracks your progress in real time, adjusting to focus on characters you need more practice with, making it easier to retain what you learn over the long term.

Kana Challenge combines rapid, engaging quizzes with immediate feedback, so you’re actively learning every moment. The app’s structure focuses on high-frequency practice and retention strategies, making it more efficient than static methods like flashcards or textbooks. Additionally, audio support lets you practice pronunciation alongside recognition, accelerating overall progress.

Kana Challenge pairs each Kana character with native audio, allowing you to hear correct pronunciations as you practice. This integration of audio and visual memory helps you quickly recognize characters and boosts reading speed. Quizzes simulate real-world reading situations, reinforcing your recognition skills under time pressure.

Yes, Kana Challenge includes native audio pronunciations for each Kana character, which means you’re exposed to authentic sounds from the beginning. Practicing with correct audio feedback helps develop your awareness of pitch accent and pronunciation accuracy, setting a strong foundation for speaking and listening skills.

How to Join the Beta

Joining the Android Beta is Easy!

Fill Out the Request Form: Click the button below to access the input form to request joining the Android beta.
Use a Gmail Address: Ensure you use a Gmail address, as this beta test is closed and requires Gmail.
Submit the Form: After submitting the form, your email will be added to the list of approved users.
Receive Confirmation: You will receive an email with a link to download the app from Google Play.