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Master the Japanese kana scripts through a beautiful, intuitive flashcard app — plus free interactive charts, a quiz, and printable PDFs to get you started today.
5.0 · Free Beginner Mode · iPhone & iPad
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Hiragana Chart
All 104 hiragana with romaji, tap-to-hear audio, and a free printable PDF.
Open the chart →Katakana Chart
Every katakana, the long vowel mark, the tricky lookalikes, and a free PDF.
Open the chart →Kana Quiz
Test your recognition with instant feedback and find the kana you still mix up.
Take the quiz →Everything you need to master kana
Six focused modes with clear stroke orders, native pronunciations, and a smart revision system.
Beginner Mode Free
Start learning without barriers. Completely free and ad-free, with essential characters and the smart revision system to build your foundation.
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Hiragana Mode Premium
Master the complete hiragana alphabet with clear stroke orders, native pronunciations, and intuitive flashcards. The perfect starting point.
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Katakana Mode Premium
Dive into katakana, essential for reading modern Japanese terms and loanwords, with the same intuitive flashcard experience.
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Custom Flashcards Premium
Mix hiragana and katakana to focus on exactly what you need to practise. Personalise your learning for maximum efficiency.
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Smart Revision All modes
Intelligent spaced repetition automatically identifies the characters you find hard and builds personalised practice sessions around them.
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Japanese Words New
Expand your vocabulary with common words and phrases, complete with native audio and example sentences — the next step after kana.
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"Kanabloom made learning Hiragana so much easier! The beautiful design and intuitive interface kept me motivated to practice daily."
"I've tried several apps for learning Japanese characters, but Kanabloom's clean design and effective Hiragana flashcards made it my favorite."
"The custom flashcard feature is brilliant! I can focus on the Hiragana and Katakana I find challenging and track my progress effectively."
Free guides & charts
Everything you need to understand and master the Japanese writing system.
The Complete Hiragana Chart
All 46 characters with pronunciation, dakuten, and combinations.
The Complete Katakana Chart
Every katakana with romaji, the long vowel mark, and tricky lookalikes.
Hiragana vs Katakana
A clear comparison of both scripts and which one to learn first.
The Japanese Alphabet
Hiragana, katakana, and kanji explained. Where to start your journey.
How to Learn Hiragana
Learn all 46 characters step by step with proven methods and practice tips.
How to Learn Katakana
Master katakana quickly with the best learning order and practice methods.
Kana Memory & Retention
Spaced repetition, mnemonics, active recall, and long-term retention strategies.
Kana Practice Activities
Games, drills, journaling activities, and interactive exercises.
The Kanabloom Blog
200+ articles on learning hiragana, katakana, and the Japanese language.
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About Kanabloom
Kanabloom was created with a simple mission: to make learning Japanese characters beautiful, enjoyable, and effective. The app combines elegant design with proven methods like spaced-repetition flashcards to help you master hiragana and katakana naturally — backed by free charts, a quiz, and in-depth guides.