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KanaSprout: Japanese for Kids Previously PiPi Hello Education · Kids Japanese

Learn and play, one kana at a time.

A first Japanese for kids aged 6–8. From hiragana and katakana to basic words and greetings, learned by recall with letter cards and listening games. No ads, no account, fully on device.

v1.1.0 first launch Jun 24, 2026

A small first step

Two letters. One little match.

Look at the letter, then choose its match. Try it together before downloading.

This website sample has no audio. In KanaSprout, children can hear letters and trace their strokes.

The app includes free content and an optional annual subscription.

Letter 1 of 2

Find あ

Choose the same shape.

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01 / KanaSprout: Japanese for Kids

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App Store listing · iOS 1.1.0 (34)

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KanaSprout: Japanese for Kids — Start learning Japanese
Start learning Japanese
KanaSprout: Japanese for Kids — See and hear a character
See and hear a character
KanaSprout: Japanese for Kids — Trace stroke order
Trace stroke order
02 / Why KanaSprout

Why KanaSprout

Zero ads

No ads anywhere — not a single ad surface a child can see.

Zero data collected

No account, no server — every record stays on the device.

Parental gate

Payments and settings open only after an adult math problem.

Hear every sound

On-device TTS plays each letter and word aloud (no recording).