KanaTrace

Learn to WRITE Japanese, not just read it — trace every hiragana and katakana stroke by stroke, with instant quiz feedback and tap-to-hear audio.

KanaTrace is the friendliest way to learn to write Japanese kana. Trace each hiragana and katakana character stroke by stroke with your finger over a clean on-screen guide, and get instant feedback in Quiz mode.

Learn to WRITE, not just recognize: • Trace all 46 hiragana and 46 katakana over a printed guide • Quiz mode auto-grades your strokes — trace it right and get a celebration • Tap any kana to hear it spoken with clear Japanese audio • Dakuten & handakuten (が, ざ, だ, ば, ぱ…) with the voicing rules explained • Adjustable pen width and calligraphy nib angles • Practice grid, difficulty levels, and a clean distraction-free board

Pick exactly which sounds to practice, work at your own pace, and build real muscle memory for handwriting Japanese.

KanaTrace Pro unlocks katakana and dakuten (and future kanji) with a one-time purchase.

Stroke data from KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0).