Free Japanese tools

Free Japanese Learning Tools

Free Japanese learning tools to lock in hiragana, katakana and basic literacy before you move on to kanji. Quick, interactive drills, no signup.

Japanese · 5 min
Hiragana Quiz
Test yourself on all 46 basic hiragana characters with instant feedback. Pro unlocks dakuten and yōon sets.
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Japanese · 5 min
Katakana Quiz
Practise the 46 basic katakana used for loanwords. Pro unlocks dakuten and yōon sets.
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FAQ

Should I learn hiragana or katakana first?: Hiragana first — it’s used for native Japanese words and grammar. Katakana comes next and is mainly used for loanwords and emphasis.
How long does it take to learn hiragana?: Most learners can recognise all 46 basic hiragana in about 1–2 weeks of daily 10-minute drills. The quiz here is designed for exactly that loop.
Are these tools free?: Yes. The basic 46-character sets are free; SPEAKZY Pro unlocks dakuten (が, ぎ…) and yōon (きゃ, しゅ…) sets, plus full lessons.

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