Katakana Native
Education
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
"Why is your Japanese so good, yet you still sound different from a native?"
You know the answer. It’s your Katakana.
You’ve mastered the grammar and the Kanji, but when it comes to Katakana words, you revert to your native English pronunciation. Are you afraid of sounding stereotypical? Or is it just a lack of confidence?
Stop running away from Katakana. > Most foreigners struggle with Katakana because they try to "save" the English origin. But to sound truly native in Japan, you need to embrace the Katakana rhythm. Katakana Native helps you overcome that psychological barrier and perfect your pronunciation through:
● The "Katakana vs. Native" Audit: Instantly see and hear the gap between how you say it and how a local says it.
● Phonetic Deep Dives: Understand the "why" behind the shift (e.g., why "Paris" becomes "Pa-ri"). No more guessing.
● Fearless Practice: Build the muscle memory to pronounce Katakana with 100% confidence, so you never have to hesitate in a conversation again.
● Progress Visualisation: Track your journey from "English-heavy" to "Japan-native" with precision charts.
You’ve come too far to let Katakana hold you back. Unlock the Lifetime Pro version to access every word and rule. Master the nuance. Sound like a local. Own the conversation.
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Information
- Seller
- Ryoma Inoue
- Size
- 31.2 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Lifetime Pro $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Ryoma