Hanamaru: Hiragana & Katakana

Learn hiragana & katakana — 210 characters, 470+ words, 380+ illustrated sentences, daily review & spaced repetition. Plus 2,000+ kanji. No ads, no subscriptions.

Master the Japanese writing system with Hanamaru Quiz — the beautiful, distraction-free way to learn hiragana, katakana, and kanji.

LEARN EVERY CHARACTER Explore all 210 hiragana and katakana, including dakuten, handakuten, and yoon combinations. Every character is shown in elegant brush-style calligraphy, with guided stroke-order animations to help each one stick.

GO DEEPER WITH KANJI Look up any of 2,000+ jōyō kanji by radical or by drawing them, then tap a kanji anywhere in the app to see its readings, meanings, and the parts it's built from. A Kanji of the Day widget brings a new character to your Home Screen every morning.

470+ WORDS & 380+ SENTENCES Go beyond the alphabet. Learn real Japanese vocabulary across 28 themed word sets — food, travel, school, emotions, nature, and more. Every word comes with an illustrated example sentence, word-by-word breakdown, and native pronunciation audio. Reading Mode lets you practice real sentences with tap-to-translate words.

GRAMMAR & GUIDED LESSONS Build real sentences, not just characters. A built-in JLPT N5 grammar reference explains the essential particles and patterns with examples — and you can tap any grammar point in a sentence to look it up. Guided lessons teach grammar in context: follow a short story, see each pattern in use, then practice it, with spaced-repetition review so it sticks.

FIVE WAYS TO PRACTICE Challenge yourself with multiple choice, free text input, handwriting recognition, listening comprehension, and speaking aloud. The app adapts to how you learn best.

SMART SPACED REPETITION A built-in SRS engine tracks what you know and what needs review. Daily Review gathers every character and word that's due into one session, so you always work on what matters most. Tackle look-alike characters, voicing pairs, and rows that trip you up.

EARN YOUR RANK Progress through 15 levels from beginner (10-kyuu) to master (shihan). Collect hanko stamps as you complete rows, conquer confusing pairs, and hit milestones. Watch your flowering tree grow as you advance.

DESIGNED FOR FOCUS No ads. No distractions. Just you and the characters. The warm washi paper aesthetic and ink palette create a calm learning environment inspired by traditional Japanese calligraphy. Supports light and dark mode.

FEATURES

• All 210 hiragana and katakana characters
• 2,000+ jōyō kanji — look up by radical or handwriting, tap to explore
• Kanji of the Day widget for your Home Screen and Lock Screen
• 470+ words across 28 themed sets with illustrations
• 380+ example sentences with audio and word-by-word breakdown
• Reading Mode for real Japanese sentences
• JLPT N5 grammar reference — tap any sentence to look up its grammar
• Guided lessons that teach grammar in context
• 5 practice modes: multiple choice, free input, writing, listening, speaking
• Available in English, Swedish, Korean, and Spanish
• Spaced repetition with a unified Daily Review
• 15-level rank progression (kyuu to dan)
• 28 collectible hanko stamps across 6 collections
• Smart practice recommendations
• Detailed accuracy and mastery statistics
• Works offline — no internet required
• Syncs progress across your devices via iCloud
• Runs natively on iPhone, iPad, and Mac