KanaCoach: Learn Japanese
Hiragana & Katakana Trainer
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Master Japanese kana through sound, visuals, listening and speaking. Build real reading skills for anime, songs, karaoke and everyday Japanese.
KanaCoach – Learn Japanese Kana & Pronunciation
Start learning Japanese with a strong foundation.
KanaCoach helps beginners learn Hiragana, Katakana, Japanese pronunciation, reading and speaking step by step. Instead of only memorizing characters, you learn to connect each kana with its sound, pronunciation and practical use.
Whether you want to read Japanese, understand manga and anime, follow Japanese lyrics, or sing Japanese songs at karaoke, learning kana is the first step.
Learn Hiragana & Katakana
Master the essential Japanese kana through a simple, focused learning experience. Explore each character, listen to its sound and gradually build confidence recognizing Japanese.
Start with basic sounds such as:
あ い う え お
か き く け こ
さ し す せ そ
Then continue through the kana system at your own pace.
KanaCoach is suitable for complete beginners and learners who want to review Hiragana and Katakana.
Learn the Sound, Not Just the Character
Recognizing a kana character is only part of learning Japanese. KanaCoach focuses on pronunciation so you can connect each character with the correct sound from the beginning.
Listen, repeat aloud and learn how Japanese sounds should feel when spoken. Pronunciation guidance can help you understand mouth shape, tongue position and how sounds are formed.
The goal is simple: see 「う」 and immediately know how to say it.
Practice Speaking Japanese
Reading silently can make a character feel familiar without proving that you can pronounce it. KanaCoach encourages you to speak aloud and build the connection:
See → Remember → Speak
This is useful for learners who want to read naturally, improve conversation skills or sing Japanese songs.
Remember Kana with Pictures
KanaCoach uses visual associations to make sounds easier to remember. Connect kana with familiar words, pictures and emoji so abstract characters become more memorable.
See it. Hear it. Connect it. Remember it.
Train Similar Sounds
Some Japanese sounds are difficult for beginners to distinguish. Focused practice helps you notice differences between similar sounds and characters while improving listening, reading and pronunciation.
Learn Japanese for Songs, Anime & Manga
Kana is useful far beyond a textbook. Learning Hiragana and Katakana can help you:
• read Japanese song lyrics
• sing Japanese songs and karaoke
• recognize words in anime
• read simple Japanese in manga
• understand Japanese names and expressions
• improve pronunciation
• prepare for further Japanese study
If you have ever looked at Japanese lyrics and wished you could read them without relying entirely on romaji, KanaCoach helps you build that foundation.
Learn at Your Own Pace
Study a few characters, review them regularly and gradually build your kana knowledge. Track your progress and return to characters that need more practice.
Short daily sessions can turn unfamiliar symbols into sounds you recognize naturally.
More Than Flashcards
KanaCoach combines:
• Hiragana learning
• Katakana learning
• Japanese pronunciation
• speaking practice
• listening practice
• visual memory
• picture associations
• kana review
• reading practice
• progress tracking
The aim is simple: when you see Japanese kana, you should be able to read it aloud.
Start Your Japanese Journey
Learn the characters.
Hear the sounds.
Say them aloud.
Remember them visually.
Use them to read real Japanese.
From your first 「あ」 to reading Japanese lyrics and singing your favourite songs, KanaCoach helps turn kana into a skill you can actually use.
Learn Kana. Read Japanese. Speak it. Sing it.
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Information
- Seller
- Kam Hung Cheung
- Size
- 38.5 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.5 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- KanaCoach Premium $5.99
- Copyright
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