KanaDrop: Learn Japanese

Stop memorizing flashcards. Start playing! KanaDrop is a fast Japanese learning game where hiragana characters drop from the top of the screen — tap the matching reading before they cross the danger line.

Most apps drill you with static flashcards. KanaDrop turns kana practice into an arcade game inspired by classic falling-block puzzles. Match each falling hiragana to its romaji to clear the wave and learn to read Japanese on sight. Every correct tap plays the character's real pronunciation, so you learn the sound and the shape together — the quickest way to go from "what is あ?" to reading kana instantly.

★ WHY KANADROP ★
• Built for recognition, not rote memorization — you read kana under gentle pressure, the way you actually will in the wild.
• A guided curriculum: start with the five vowels, then add one row at a time (K, S, T, N, H, M, Y, R, W) until you've covered all 46 basic hiragana.
• Hear it as you learn it — authentic recorded pronunciation on every correct tap.
• A 30-second tutorial gets you playing immediately. No sign-up, no setup.

★ HOW TO PLAY ★
1. Hiragana bricks fall toward the line at the bottom.
2. Tap the matching romaji in the answer bar.
3. Correct = the brick shatters and you hear the sound.
4. Miss the line three times and the round ends — then jump right back in.

★ FEATURES ★
• 10+ curated waves covering all 46 basic hiragana
• Speed ramps up as you improve, bridging the gap between study and play
• Combo scoring and a personal best to chase
• Authentic audio pronunciation for every character
• Clean, distraction-free portrait design — play one-handed anywhere
• Quick rounds perfect for a commute or a coffee break
• Works fully offline

★ PERFECT FOR ★
• Beginners starting their Japanese journey
• Anime and manga fans who want to read kana
• Travelers prepping for a trip to Japan
• Students brushing up before class or tackling JLPT N5 basics

More kana — katakana, dakuten and combos — are on the way. Today, KanaDrop makes the hiragana alphabet stick.

Download KanaDrop and read your first Japanese words today!

がんばって！ (Good luck!)

Recent changes:
First release