Start learning Japanese with a beginner-friendly iPhone app.
Hane guides absolute beginners from hiragana and katakana through beginner kanji, N5 grammar, and vocabulary — all in short daily practice games on iPhone and iPad.
Free during the public beta on Apple TestFlight.
Start with hiragana and katakana
Every Japanese learner starts with the two phonetic scripts. Hane’s Kana Trio game teaches hiragana and katakana through active recognition, not passive chart memorization. Most learners reach comfortable reading speed in one to two weeks.
Add beginner vocabulary and kanji
Once kana is solid, Hane introduces the first kanji and vocabulary. Each kanji has a detail page with stroke order, readings, meanings, and example words. You see how characters connect to real vocabulary from the start.
Learn N5 grammar patterns
JLPT N5 is the beginner grammar foundation: particles, polite forms, basic verb conjugations, and simple questions. Hane’s grammar archive explains each pattern with examples, common mistakes, and related patterns.
Start your Japanese journey today
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and begin with hiragana, katakana, and N5 grammar on iPhone.
Join TestFlight betaPractice in short games
Hane turns every topic into a short game: Kana Trio for scripts, Kanji Memory for characters, Word Finder for vocabulary, Particle Picker for grammar, and Reading Battle for comprehension. Each round takes a few minutes and gives instant feedback.
Suggested first-week routine
Day 1–3: Practice hiragana with Kana Trio. Day 4–5: Add katakana. Day 6–7: Try your first N5 grammar lesson and a short kanji search. From week two onward, mix kana review, new grammar, and reading.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know anything before using Hane?
No. Hane is designed for absolute beginners. You can start from zero with hiragana and build up through kanji, vocabulary, and grammar.
How long until I can read basic Japanese?
Most learners can read simple sentences within two to four weeks of consistent short practice. Full N5 reading takes two to three months of daily study.
Is Hane free for beginners?
Yes. The core practice games, grammar lessons, and kana tools are free during the TestFlight beta.
What device do I need?
An iPhone or iPad running a recent iOS version. Hane is a native iOS app distributed through Apple TestFlight.
Can I switch to another app later?
Yes. The knowledge you build in Hane — kana, kanji, grammar, vocabulary — transfers to any Japanese learning method. Many learners use Hane alongside textbooks or classes.
Start your Japanese journey today
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and begin with hiragana, katakana, and N5 grammar on iPhone.