KanaGo (Hiragana & Katakana)

WISELIGHT

About this app

KanaGo — Hiragana & Katakana Learning App

Learn Japanese hiragana and katakana with KanaGo — a structured kana learning app covering all Japanese alphabet characters, native audio pronunciation, handwriting practice, and fully customizable quizzes.

LEARN HIRAGANA & KATAKANA

Browse all hiragana and katakana characters organized into three categories:

Gojūon — 46 core hiragana and 46 katakana base characters
Dakuon & Handakuon — voiced and semi-voiced kana variations (ga, za, da, ba, pa rows)
Yōon — compound characters such as きゃ (kya), しゅ (shu), ちょ (cho), びょ (byo)

Each character card displays the kana symbol alongside its romaji reading. Swipe between characters on the detail screen to navigate the full kana table at your own pace.

JAPANESE AUDIO PRONUNCIATION

Tap the audio button on any character to hear accurate Japanese pronunciation. Select between male voice and female voice in Settings to match your study preference. Listening to both voice types helps recognize kana sounds across different speakers.

HANDWRITING PRACTICE & STROKE ORDER

Every character detail screen includes a freehand drawing canvas for kana handwriting practice. A built-in stroke order guide reminds learners to write from top to bottom, left to right — following standard Japanese writing rules. Reset the canvas anytime to start over.

Enable the Handwriting Font option in Settings to display characters in a handwritten style rather than printed type. This helps learners recognize kana in real handwritten Japanese text.

CUSTOMIZABLE KANA QUIZ

Practice Setup lets you fully configure each quiz session before starting:

Types — select Gojūon, Dakuon & Handakuon, Yōon, or combine all three character groups
Subject — choose what to test: Katakana reading, Hiragana reading, Romaji recognition, or audio-based Sound identification
Number of Tests — set how many questions appear per session
Time Limit — set a per-question countdown timer to add challenge

This quiz customization allows beginners to start with basic hiragana gojūon and progressively advance to full kana including dakuon, handakuon, and yōon combinations.

DARK MODE & APPEARANCE

Switch between light and dark display modes for comfortable kana study in any lighting. Dark mode reduces eye strain during evening or low-light study sessions.

WHO IS KANAGO FOR?

Japanese language beginners learning hiragana and katakana for the first time
Students preparing for JLPT N5 kana reading requirements
Self-study learners seeking structured kana flashcard reference
Anyone transitioning away from romaji toward reading native Japanese kana scripts

Hiragana and katakana are the foundation of Japanese literacy. KanaGo brings character reference, audio pronunciation, handwriting canvas, and quiz practice together in one focused Japanese study app.

More features are on the way! Feel free to share your thoughts at [e-mail]

What’s new

- Smoother, more reliable practice sessions
- Improved audio playback and handling when the app is in the background
- Better support for tablets and small-screen phones
- Dark mode and handwriting font fixes
- Clearer error messages if settings or character data fail to load
- Under-the-hood stability and performance improvements