Practice your hiragana and katakana recognition skills here. You can focus on just the main character set or include additional variations using the toggles in the Settings menu.

Mastering hiragana and katakana is fundamental to reading Japanese. These two writing systems are used throughout Japanese text for grammar, pronunciation, and foreign words.

Use this quiz to practice recognizing kana characters. Type the romaji reading or use the quick response buttons. The system tracks your progress to help you focus on characters that need more practice.

• • Consistent practice is key! Set aside 5-10 minutes each day, and you'll be surprised how quickly you master all the kana.
• • As you practice, pronounce each character either mentally or out loud to strengthen your connection between the written form and its sound.
• • Using a mobile device? The "I know it" and "I don't know" buttons make it easy to track your progress without typing.
• • Remember - honesty with yourself leads to the best learning outcomes. Don't guess if you're unsure!