Japanese for Kids: Learn & Play
Japanese words and all 46 Hiragana characters with real stroke-order writing — taught bilingually alongside Math, Science, Computers and more.
See It In Action
Real screens, from the real app
Learn everyday Japanese words
Native Japanese audio on every word
Math, Science & Computers
Explore Japanese culture & the world
Color and draw, mess-free
Bilingual bedtime stories
Real progress, visible to parents
Getting Started
How It Works
Getting started takes less than a minute — no Japanese knowledge required for parents.
Step 1: Create a Profile
Set up a profile for your child with their name and age band, so lessons and difficulty adjust to fit them.
Step 2: Start With Words
Everyday Japanese words come first, each paired with English and native audio, so a child hears Japanese correctly before they ever try to read it.
Step 3: Trace Real Hiragana
Guided stroke-order tracing teaches each of the 46 Hiragana characters the way it is actually written — correct sequence, correct direction.
Step 4: Watch Them Grow
Track streaks and topics mastered from the parent dashboard as their Japanese builds day by day.
Highlights
Real Hiragana, Read and Written
A taste of what's inside — see the full feature list for everything the app offers.
All 46 Hiragana Characters
A dedicated alphabet lesson for reading every character, plus a guided tracing board with real stroke-order data so children learn to write each one correctly, not just recognize it.
95 Words, Always Bilingual
Everyday vocabulary across 12 topics — animals, fruits, family, numbers and more — every word paired with English text and native Japanese audio.
Far More Than Language
Math, Science, Computers, General Knowledge, English, and 40 sentences sit alongside the Japanese core — a full early-learning app, not a flashcard deck.
Safe by Design
No ads, ever. No chat, no social features, no third-party tracking — just a focused, private space to learn.
Trust & Safety
Built to Earn Your Trust, Not Just Your Download
We're a new, growing app without a long review history yet — so here's exactly what we do to keep your child's experience safe.
No Ads, Ever
Not "ad-light" — zero ads. Nothing to tap on by accident, nothing competing for your child's attention.
No Third-Party Tracking
Built with children's privacy rules in mind — no third-party trackers, no personalized-ad profiling.
No Chat, No Social Features
There is no way for strangers to contact your child inside the app — it's just your child and the lessons.
Everything Visible to You
The parent dashboard sits behind a parent gate, and nothing your child does in the app is hidden from you.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything parents ask before getting started.
What is Japanese for Kids: Learn & Play?
It's a bilingual early-learning app for children roughly ages 3 to 9. It teaches Japanese words and Hiragana alongside Math, Science, Computers, General Knowledge, and English — every lesson paired with English and native Japanese audio.
Does it teach children to write Hiragana?
Yes. Alongside a Hiragana alphabet lesson that teaches all 46 characters for reading, the app has a dedicated Write Hiragana activity with real stroke-order tracing, so children learn to form each character correctly rather than just recognize it.
Does it teach all of Hiragana, or just a few letters?
All 46 base characters — every vowel and consonant sound in the standard Hiragana syllabary — each with native audio and its own tracing stroke order.
What ages is the app designed for?
Children roughly ages 3 to 9. During setup you pick an age band so lessons and difficulty adjust to fit them.
Do I need to speak Japanese to help my child use it?
No. Every word and lesson pairs Japanese with clear English text and native Japanese audio, so parents who don't speak Japanese can follow along just as easily as their child.
Does it teach about Japan itself?
Yes. General Knowledge includes a dedicated Japan track — All About Japan, Cities & Landmarks (including real photos like Himeji Castle), and Long Ago in Japan — alongside a broader World track and a Great Inventions track.
Is the app safe for kids?
Yes. There are no ads, ever, no third-party tracking, and no chat or social features of any kind — just a focused, private space to learn.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The app is free to download, and every subject includes a free set of topics your child can start with right away — the full Sounds library is free too. An optional subscription unlocks the remaining topics; current pricing is shown on the App Store and in the app before you buy.
Does the app work without an internet connection?
Yes. All lessons, audio, and artwork are bundled with the app, so everything works offline — handy for car rides, flights, or anywhere without reliable Wi-Fi.
Is it available on Android?
Not currently. The app is available for iPhone and iPad on the Apple App Store only.
Give your child a real start in Japanese
Download Japanese for Kids: Learn & Play and turn a few minutes a day into words, Hiragana, and characters they can actually write.