Try this speed quiz see if you know Hiragana & Katakana… or not!
Want to get some Hiragana and Katakana practice?
Well, you’ll love this Hiragana & Katakana quiz then. Here’s what to do.
1) Pick Hiragana, Katakana, or both, 2) choose difficulty, and 3) click START TEST.
After You’re Done Playing
Usually the learners that play this Hiragana Katakana practice game fall into 2 camps.
- Those that don’t know the characters well enough.
- Those that know it all and need to move on.
1. If you still don’t know ’em…
Well, you can get a free Hiragana / Katakana practice worksheet here (click the link) from our friends at JapanesePod101. Practicing is the best way to master the kana.
2. If you know ’em all…
You should move onto actually learning the language. No point in swimming in the shallow pool. You’re ready for the big ocean and you should learn with a Japanese program. Click the links to see my recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this Hiragana Katakana Quiz about? This Kana Speed game is a free Hiragana/Katakana practice quiz that measures how quickly you can recognize hiragana and katakana. You’re shown a character and must select the correct romaji from multiple choices before the 60-second timer runs out.
How is my score calculated? Your score combines accuracy and speed. Correct answers earn points, and faster correct answers earn bonus points.
What does my result mean? Well. results range from Keep Practicing through to Flawless. The result is your accuracy across all characters attempted during the 60-second session. You’ll also see a breakdown of every character you missed, so you know exactly which ones to drill before your next attempt.
What if I’m still not good at Hiragana/Katakana? Oh, that’s not good. You’re going to need some serious help. Kidding. Just head over to my Hiragana in 1 Hour guide where you can get a free workbook.
What is the difference between Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulty? Difficulty controls how many answer choices appear for each character. Easy shows 4 options, Medium shows 6, and Hard shows 8.
What should I learn after mastering kana? You should take the next step and learn with a Japanese program or Japanese textbook.