Learn to memorize and practice the Hyakunin Isshu (One Hundred Poets) and even practice reading the poems aloud in competitive karuta. Includes memorization, guessing the key words, and card-grabbing, along with illustrations of the poets and explanations. All 100 poems, free of charge.
Learn, compete, and appreciate the Hyakunin Isshu (One Hundred Poets). From learning to competitive karuta reading, this app has it all. It includes all 100 poems (plus the introductory poem) for learning, practicing, and reading aloud the Hyakunin Isshu.
From memorization for beginners to picking poems by key characters, and even serious practice for competitive karuta reading, this app covers it all. With illustrations of the poets, modern Japanese translations, and explanations, you can appreciate the background of the poems themselves. Reading aloud uses your device's built-in audio, so no additional audio downloads are required. It works offline and is free.
■ Learning (Memorization Mode)
Learn by "recalling" the second half of a poem after seeing the first half. Self-scoring is available (correct/unclear/incorrect), and the app prioritizes presenting poems you find difficult or haven't yet memorized. If you get the last 10 correct answers in a row, it's marked as "mastered." Ideal for those who want to solidify their knowledge rather than cramming. You can also toggle the display of furigana (historical kana usage).
■ Practice (Quiz & Card Picking)
* Guess the Lower Verse: Choose the lower verse from four options based on the upper verse. Ideal for beginners who want to learn the basic forms.
* Guess the Decisive Character: A practical exercise directly related to competitive karuta, where you guess the card based solely on the deciding character. Includes everything from single-character cards (musumefusahose) to Oyama cards.
* Simulated Card Picking: Tap the card that matches the reading from a selection of cards written entirely in hiragana, just like in actual karuta. Develops a sense of speed in picking cards.
After each answer, the poem's illustration, modern Japanese translation, and explanation are displayed. Learn more about the poems while having fun.
■ Competing (Reading Competitive Karuta)
Following the rules of the All Japan Karuta Association, the poem is read aloud from the opening verse at a consistent rhythm. Recreates the competitive flow of reading the lower verse of the previous poem → the upper verse of the next poem. You can adjust the range of questions presented (number of cards, order of poem number/random), reading speed, spacing between lines, introductory poem on/off, and automatic/manual advancement. The screen remains lit during reading, allowing you to concentrate on practice. A timer for the memorization time (15 minutes) for the competition is also included. Notifications are sent in the background and at the end of the session.
■ Enjoy (Poem Dictionary/Details)
Each poem includes the poet's portrait, the first and second halves of the poem, the author, the key word, a modern Japanese translation, an explanation, and the source. The text can also be copied. You can register favorites and view the poems by the number of key words (one to six). For those who want to not only "memorize" the Hyakunin Isshu, but also understand its meaning and background.
■ Progress (See Your Improvement)
"Memorization Skill (First Half → Second Half)" and "Key Word Skill (Key Word → Card)" are recorded separately. In addition to the number of poems learned, the correct answer rate, and the total number of practice sessions, it also shows consecutive study days, graphs for the past week and month, and lists of poems you struggle with and those you excel at. You can see your daily progress at a glance, and the more you continue, the greater your sense of accomplishment. Progress can be reset at any time.
■ Recommended for:
・Those who want to learn Hyakunin Isshu (for memorization, recitation, exam preparation, and school assignments)
・Those who want to practice competitive karuta (for practicing the key words, card picking, and reading aloud)
・Those who want to act as a reader when there is no one to read karuta during New Year's celebrations
・Those who want to appreciate the meaning and background of the poems (modern Japanese translation, explanation, and illustrations of the poets)
・Those who want to use Hyakunin Isshu to help with studying Japanese language, classical Japanese literature, and classical literature
■ Main Features
- Includes all 100 poems + introductory poem
- Memorization (Recall, Self-scoring / Prioritize Weak Points / Mastery Assessment)
- Lower Verse Guessing / Decisive Character Guessing (4-Choice Quiz)
- Pseudo Card Picking (All Hiragana Cards)
- Competitive Karuta Reading (Adjust Speed, Pause, Introductory Poem, Automatic/Manual Advancement)
- 15-Minute Memorization Timer (Notification / Screen Dimming Prevention)
- Poem Details (Illustration of the Poet, Modern Japanese Translation, Explanation, Source, Decisive Character, Favorites)
- Progress (Mastery, Correct Answer Rate, Consecutive Record, Weekly/Monthly Graph, Weaknesses/Strengths)
- Toggle Furigana (Historical Kana Orthography) Display
- Light/Dark Theme ("Ink and Gold")
- Offline Support / Free
■ About Reading Aloud
Reading aloud is played using the voice (text-to-speech function) built into your device. No additional sound source download is required, and it works offline. Voice quality and reading style may vary depending on the device and OS. The text-to-speech function may not be available on devices that do not support Japanese text-to-speech.
■ Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How many poems are included in total?
A. It includes all 100 poems of the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu, plus the introductory poem (Naniwazu no Uta) that is read first in competitive karuta.
Q. Do I need to download the audio for the reading?
A. No. It uses the device's built-in voice, so it can be used offline.
Q. Can I use it to practice competitive karuta?
A. Yes. You can practice taking cards using the "Kimariji Identification," "Simulated Card-Taking," and competitive reading functions. The reading function supports linking from the introductory poem and allows for adjustment of speed and timing.
Q. Can I memorize the "Kimariji" (deciding characters)?
A. The "Kimariji Identification" function allows you to practice by identifying the card based only on the "Kimariji." You can also check your progress for each number of "Kimariji" (one to six characters).
Q. Is there a fee?
A. Free to use (ads will be displayed).
Hyakunin Isshu, in the palm of your hand. Memorize, compete, and appreciate—all in one app. Start today, one poem at a time, carefully.
* This app is an unofficial app not affiliated with the All Japan Karuta Association or any specific organization. The poem texts are based on public domain materials, and the modern Japanese translations and explanations are independently created.
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