Learn Japanese Hiragana!

Name: Learn Japanese Hiragana!
Rating: 3.775 (715 reviews)
Author: Makorino

Learn Japanese Hiragana by touching letters that match the image.

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Learn Japanese Hiragana! is an interactive Chrome extension designed for beginners eager to master Japanese basic letters and words. The extension displays both Roma-ji alphabets and Hiragana characters, ensuring you never get lost as you progress. Simply touch letters that match the given images to learn step by step, starting from simple questions and advancing to higher levels.

Between learning stages, enjoy a tiny Hiragana memory game to reinforce retention in a playful way. For those interested, a Katakana version and an app called 'Trace and Learn Japanese!' are also available for practicing writing with correct stroke order. This extension is a user-friendly tool for anyone aiming to start their Japanese language journey with a fun and effective learning method. Feedback is encouraged via email to continually enhance the experience.

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By:: Makorino
Downloads:: 376,023 7
Rating:: 3.77

(715)
Version:: 1.7.3 Last updated: 2020-08-26
Creation date:: 2012-11-09
Email:: in*****@makorino.com
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Google Play Store
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-13

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User reviews

The app is praised for its cute design and effectiveness in helping beginners and children quickly memorize hiragana, with some vocabulary included. However, multiple users report pronunciation mistakes, lack of instruction on pronunciation and sentence structure, and limited teaching methods focused on matching kana symbols. The app can feel too basic and doesn't provide proper explanations, which may confuse learners seeking more structured lessons.

Pros

Great app for beginners to learn hiragana quickly and effectively.
Cute and visually appealing design with enjoyable music.
Suitable and educational for children learning hiragana.
Simple and easy to use interface, effective for memorization.
Includes basic vocabulary in addition to kana learning.

Cons

Pronunciation errors are present and frustrate some users.
Lacks explanations or teaching of sentence structure and pronunciation.
Limited teaching methods; mainly matching hiragana without teaching sounds or romaji.
Drops users into activities without proper guidance or instructions.
Some users find it too easy or basic and desire more advanced difficulty levels.