Katakana Practice - Learn Kana
Master the Japanese Katakana
Only for iPhone
Free · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
Learn the Japanese Katakana alphabet step-by-step. Practice reading and writing characters with a simple chart, stroke guides, quizzes, and pronunciation audio.
Learn Katakana — the Japanese Alphabet for Foreign Words
Katakana is one of the three writing systems used in Japanese. It is commonly used for foreign words, names, brands, and emphasis.
This app helps you learn the entire Katakana alphabet in a clear and simple way.
Whether you’re starting Japanese for the first time or reviewing your reading skills, this app provides a structured and easy way to master Katakana.
What You’ll Learn
• All 46 Katakana characters
• Dakuten and combination sounds
• Stroke order for writing practice
• Pronunciation of each character
• Common Katakana words
Features
Katakana Chart
A complete Katakana chart showing every character organized by sound.
Tap any character to see:
• Romanization
• Stroke order
• Pronunciation
• Example usage
Character Pages
Each Katakana character has its own page that includes:
• Large character display
• Writing stroke order guide
• Pronunciation audio
• Example word using the character
This helps you focus on one character at a time and memorize them more easily.
Practice Quizzes
Test your knowledge with simple quizzes designed for beginners.
Practice recognizing:
• Katakana → Romaji
• Romaji → Katakana
Quizzes reinforce what you learn and help improve recall.
Beginner Friendly
The app is designed to be simple, focused, and easy to use.
No distractions. No unnecessary features.
Just a clear way to learn Katakana.
Works Offline
All lessons and charts are included directly in the app and work completely offline.
No internet connection is required.
Perfect For
• Beginners learning Japanese
• Students studying for JLPT N5
• Travelers preparing for Japan
• Anyone who wants to read Katakana
Part of the JapanMate Learning Tools
If you want to practice reading real Japanese sentences and passages, try JapanMate AI.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/japanmate-ai/id6758231759
Start learning Katakana today and build a strong foundation for reading Japanese.
Ratings & Reviews
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Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- IAN PATRICK MAHONEY
- Size
- 45.7 MB
- Category
- Education
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 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
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 JapanMate