Ready to fill in some everyday words?

Build a friendly introduction to Japanese vocabulary with a simple, playful learning game made for first-time katakana learners.

Check the illustration and the word with a blank, then work out which katakana character fits. Familiar objects make each new character easier to recognise and remember.

How to play: ・Look at the illustration and the word ・Work out which katakana character completes the blank ・Pick the correct character from four choices

There is no tricky setup, and hints are there when you need a bit of help. Take it at your own pace and grow more confident with every character.

Across 120 stages, everyday words help you get comfortable with katakana little by little. It is a great starting point for new learners, a handy way to practise reading more characters, and a fun activity for parents and kids to tackle together.

Look, think and choose. Take on plenty of katakana challenges and enjoy learning as you go!