Useful Apps for Kids Learning Japanese

The first step for kids learning Japanese is to master hiragana and katakana, and later kanji. Although repeated handwriting of hiragana and katakana letters can still be used, using apps to support children learning is so much more fun. The experience of using apps is enhanced with lively animation and background music, transforming what used to be a bland activity into an engaging learning experience instead. Below we round up six educational apps that are useful for school children who are beginner learners of Japanese.

Trace and Learn Hiragana and Katakana

This FREE app is so simple yet so delightful. As the name of the app suggests, it enables users to learn hiragana and katakana by tracing the letter. There is an audio file for each of the letter. When users trace the letter correctly, a burst of stars will appear. As users progress, they will unlock new cute cursors to trace the letters in the form of a butterfly, a rocket, and so on, as a form of incentive. It is perfect for very beginner learners who are just starting to learn hiragana and katakana writing.