Hiragana Katakana Karuta 3.1.1

This application, titled "Hiragana Katakana Karuta," serves as an educational tool for young children who are beginning to learn the Japanese syllabary, specifically hiragana and katakana. The program utilizes a traditional Japanese card game format, featuring 46 hiragana and 46 corresponding karuta cards, each illustrated with familiar images to facilitate recognition.

◆How to Use this Application◆

• Users listen to the pronunciation of Japanese words, paying particular attention to the final hiragana or katakana sound.
• After hearing the word, the user is prompted to identify and select the matching card by touch.
• The cards display clear and distinguishable hiragana and katakana characters, aiding in quick identification.
• The vocabulary is relevant to everyday experiences, with each card illustrating a common object or concept that aligns with the spoken word.
• The hiragana and katakana are presented in a randomized order, encouraging recognition rather than memorization of sequence.
• The goal is to complete all 46 cards within each section promptly, reinforcing recognition skills and character familiarity.

This educational app is particularly suitable for children prior to elementary school age and those who have recently begun studying Japanese. Mastery of hiragana and katakana reading skills forms an essential foundation for basic communication in Japanese.

The app promotes independent learning by allowing children to recognize characters and their shapes via interactive play. It is recommended for parents or guardians to engage with children during use to enhance the learning experience.

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◆Additional Information

Gloding Inc. has also developed another application called “Hiragana Training,” which offers practice in writing hiragana characters using finger input. This supplementary tool requires a separate fee for access.