KanaWatch

KanaWatch is a standalone Apple Watch app for learning and practicing Japanese hiragana and katakana. No iPhone required.

LEARN
Browse all 227 kana characters one at a time, at your own pace. Each character comes with its pronunciation and native audio, so you build familiarity before you drill.

PRACTICE
Once you're ready, drill your knowledge with flashcards across 4 levels: basic characters, dakuon, handakuon, and yōon combinations. Every card includes native pronunciation, so you can hear the correct sound as you go.

FEATURES
- Fully standalone. Works independently on your Apple Watch, phone not required
- Learn mode: browse characters at your own pace, with audio
- Practice mode: flashcard drills with instant feedback
- 227 characters across hiragana and katakana
- Audio pronunciation for every character
- Smart mastery tracking. Characters are marked as mastered once you've practiced them enough with strong accuracy
- A watch face complication that shows a new character each day
- Clean, focused design built specifically for the small screen

Whether you're waiting for coffee, riding the elevator, or have a spare minute between meetings, KanaWatch turns those moments into quick kana learning and practice, right on your wrist.