You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana (2021)

You Can Kana - Learn Japanese Hiragana & Katakana cover

Developer: James Moulang
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual
Rating: 4.9 of 5, 348 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

a gentle, repetitive drill that pairs minimalist visuals with patient pronunciation cues to build recognition of Japanese characters.

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What players say

Players say it is a fun and effective way to lock in hiragana and katakana through typing and tracing, but it is not a full language-learning tool. It skips stroke order and handwriting differences, and some find the tracing annoying. Most finish in under 15 hours.

Screenshots

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