Introduction:

Modern Japanese is written in a mixture of three basic scripts- Kanji, which are Chinese ideographic symbols, as well as Hiragana and Katakana- two phonetic alphabets. There are a few Kanji characters, while Hiragana and Katakana have 46 each. Although there is a basic rule for when to use which script, there are many exceptions. And words are written in Kanji often have multiple pronunciations, depending on the context or conjunction. Since Japanese is as different from Chinese as it is from any other language, simply using the Chinese writing system was not sufficient, and a more appropriate way of writing Japanese is sought out. Some Chinese characters are not used for their meanings however for their phonetic value. 

By the 9th century, Hiragana and Katakana scripts were derived from simplified Chinese characters that were used to write Japanese phonetically. When it comes to learning a language only learning and classes are not sufficient to become familiar with the language. So it takes another way which we can call Writing and it serves best to make further progress in the learning process. 

Today, we are going to discuss some apps from which students can learn and enhance their writing skills in Japanese.

• KANJI STUDY

It is among the best apps for learning to read and write Japanese. The app provides a thorough and comprehensive approach that will make any student from absolute beginner to advanced level. Kanji study is free for beginners. At this level, users will learn kana, radicals, and first-level Kanji. They will also have access to a full Japanese dictionary. 

• OBENKYO

 This popular learning Japanese app, helps students study and master the written aspects of the language. The app also has a notable grammar section, but it’s written Japanese that truly shines the best. Obenkyo teaches kanji, katakana, as well as hiragana. The real strength of obenkyo is that it lets you study and practice through multiple choice questions as well as written answers. Students can practice writing kanji on the app. 

• LINGODEER

 The app aims to improve students’ Japanese level in just 21 days. It uses cute interactive animations and features lesson plans that are designed by experienced Japanese teachers. Each lesson is split into pieces that teach vocabulary, writing, and sentence structure through repetition and various types of questions. Lingodeer is available for Android and iOS devices and is useful for all Japanese levels. 

• WRITE IT! JAPANESE

 If you’re an intermediate or advanced learner who wants to focus on writing and reading kanji and katakana, this app may be what you might be looking for. The smooth interface of this app is very user-friendly and it focuses on stroke order, vocabulary, and grammar. And, this app is available only for Android users. 

• MULTIBHASHI

This app is worth mentioning when it comes to learning the Japanese language. It is one of the few learning apps which has a chatbot and a voice not making learning much more interesting and easier. Some of the other features like the community feature encourage peer learning in the app. The paid courses also have live support by human tutors. Learn Languages Live – Multibhashi – Apps on Google Play.

•  CONCLUSION

Apps are awesome and they really can make a difference in your Japanese learning, but don’t forget the most crucial element in the learning process. It’s your commitment and dedication that will ultimately bring you success, regardless of which app you use.