KanaLab: Learn Japanese
Education
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Master Hiragana and Katakana with memorable mnemonics, adaptive review, interactive games, and boss battles designed to make Japanese stick.
Master Hiragana and Katakana through memorable mnemonics, adaptive review, and engaging practice. KanaLab is designed to help beginners build lasting reading skills with lessons, quizzes, games, and spaced repetition that reinforce what you've learned.
Whether you're preparing for your first Japanese class, planning a trip to Japan, or beginning your language-learning journey, KanaLab provides a structured path from complete beginner to confident kana reader.
Features
• Learn every Hiragana and Katakana character with memorable visual mnemonics
• Practice using adaptive spaced repetition to strengthen long-term memory
• Reinforce your knowledge with interactive quizzes and review sessions
• Challenge yourself with fun learning games, including Matching, Falling Kana, Speed Match, Reading Rush, and Boss Battles
• Study basic kana, dakuten, handakuten, and combination sounds (yōon)
• Track your mastery and monitor your progress as you improve
• Clean, beginner-friendly interface designed for focused learning
Why KanaLab?
Instead of relying on rote memorization, KanaLab helps you connect each character with memorable images and repeated practice. By combining mnemonics, active recall, and gamified learning, you'll retain kana more effectively and stay motivated as you progress.
Whether your goal is reading manga, watching anime without subtitles, traveling to Japan, or continuing toward kanji, KanaLab provides the foundation you need.
Start your Japanese learning journey today with KanaLab!
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Information
- Seller
- STACKLAB LLC
- Size
- 146.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Infrequent
Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Lifetime Premium $4.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 StackLab LLC