Hanamaru: Hiragana & Katakana

Learn hiragana and katakana with 470+ words, 380+ illustrated sentences, handwriting practice, and spaced repetition. No ads. No subscriptions. Just you and the kana.

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

LEARN EVERY CHARACTER Explore all 210 hiragana and katakana characters, including dakuten, handakuten, and yoon combinations. Each character is displayed in authentic brush calligraphy, showing you how the characters truly look in Japanese culture.

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.

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

SMART SPACED REPETITION A built-in SRS engine tracks what you know and what needs review. Practice sessions are tailored to your progress — 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
• 470+ words across 28 themed sets with illustrations
• 380+ example sentences with audio and word-by-word breakdown
• 4 input methods: multiple choice, free input, writing, listening
• Spaced repetition for efficient memorization
• 15-level rank progression (kyuu to dan)
• 28 collectible hanko stamps across 6 collections
• Smart practice recommendations
• Daily quiz challenges
• Detailed accuracy and mastery statistics
• Works offline — no internet required
• Syncs progress across your devices via iCloud
• Runs natively on iPhone and iPad