Hiragana and katakana are your first big step in Japanese. We made two free quiz games to help those characters stick — simple, fast, and actually kind of fun.
Check out the games ↓Two quiz games. Two scripts. Each session takes about 5 minutes.
The first script you'll ever read in Japanese. 46 characters, grouped by row, two quiz rounds. See the symbol — pick the reading.
Play now →Used for foreign words, loan words, and emphasis. Once you nail these 46, you can read things like ビール (beer) and コーヒー (coffee).
Play now →Look up any kanji — reading, meaning, and cultural context.
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Values & spirit
Nature & elements
Warriors & legends
This site is a free reference for anyone learning Japanese — from complete beginners to curious enthusiasts.
Two interactive trainers help you master the hiragana and katakana alphabets. A growing library of kanji reference pages covers readings, meanings, and cultural context for hundreds of Japanese symbols.
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