Practice Japanese reading with support when you need it.
Hane turns Japanese reading into an active learning experience: passages with furigana, audio, one-tap vocabulary, grammar callouts, and sentence breakdowns on iPhone and iPad.
Free during the public beta on Apple TestFlight.
Reading in context instead of isolated cards
Reading real Japanese is the best test of everything you have learned. Hane provides passages at different difficulty levels with full learner support, so you can read slightly above your comfort zone and actually learn from it.
Furigana, audio, and vocabulary support
Every reading passage includes:
Sentence breakdowns turn reading into study
Tap any sentence to expand it into individual words and kanji. Each element links to its own detail page with readings, meanings, and related vocabulary. A single reading passage can become a full study session.
Start reading Japanese today
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and practice reading with furigana, audio, and grammar support on iPhone.
Join TestFlight betaGrammar support from passages
When a grammar point appears in a passage, Hane highlights it and links to the full lesson. You learn grammar from real usage, not just example sentences invented for textbooks.
JLPT reading progression
Reading material is organized by JLPT level so you progress naturally. N5 passages use simple grammar and common vocabulary; N2 passages introduce newspaper-style expressions and longer sentences.
Frequently asked questions
Can beginners read with Hane?
Yes. N5-level passages are designed for beginners who know hiragana and basic grammar. Furigana and vocabulary support are always available.
Does Hane have audio for reading passages?
Yes. Reading passages include native audio playback so you can practice listening and reading together.
Can I turn furigana off?
Yes. Furigana is toggleable, so you can challenge yourself to read without support and turn it back on when you need help.
How does Hane help with reading comprehension?
By breaking sentences into words, linking vocabulary and grammar, and providing context-rich passages at your level. You understand because you have the right support, not because the text is artificially simple.
Start reading Japanese today
Join the Hane beta on TestFlight and practice reading with furigana, audio, and grammar support on iPhone.