Katakana Guesser

Build your confidence reading katakana by figuring out real Japanese words.

Build your confidence reading katakana by sounding out real Japanese words — just like you'd do in the wild!

How It Works: You’ll see a katakana word (often a loanword) and guess what it means.

You’re not expected to know every word! The goal is to sound it out and make your best guess. The more you play, the more you build your instinct for katakana. What’s Inside: "Say It!" button to hear every word out loud 600+ katakana words to reinforce real-world reading

Timed mode or relaxed play—practice at your pace Vocabulary from travel, food, anime, tech, and more! Offline-friendly, no login or account needed Handy in-game cheat-sheet Designed for beginners—日本語初心者 welcome

Great for: Students using Genki or similar textbooks Travelers prepping for Japan Self-learners building fluency through recognition