Kana AlternativesLanguage Learning Tools and other similar apps like Kana

Kana is described as 'Hone your Japanese skills by matching romanized characters to their correct hiragana and katakana counterparts' and is a language learning tool in the education & reference category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Kana for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad and Windows apps. The best Kana alternative is Duolingo, which is free. Other great apps like Kana are LingoUnify, TheLernen, Bonjournal. and Jisho.

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  1. Duolingo icon
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    Duolingo offers a gamified platform to learn over 30 languages for free. Engage in reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice with intelligent chatbots. Join 300 million users and track progress with rewards. Optional Duolingo Plus removes ads and adds features.

    399 Duolingo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
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  2. LingoUnify icon
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    Platform for immersive language learning using AI to generate tailored reading, dialogues, and sentences at your CEFR level, with spaced repetition, word tracking, instant translation, personal library, and conversation practice with other learners for dynamic input.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. TheLernen icon
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    A free platform to learn the 1000 most important words of German, English, Spanish, Japanese and Polish — in context, with spaced repetition and AI voice practice.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  4. A language journaling app where you write about your life in your target language and get detailed corrections, explanations, and personalized coaching.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  5. Jisho icon
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    Powerful and easy-to-use online Japanese-English dictionary with words, kanji and example sentences, among other features, like sentence parsing and inflection info.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. Takoboto icon
     6 likes

    Japanese dictionary & Nihongo learning tool. Both online and offline apps available.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Windows Phone
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  7. Look up Japanese words with the hover of a mouse.

    13 10ten Japanese Reader (Rikaichamp) alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Thunderbird
    • Safari
    • Microsoft Edge
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  8. Tagaini jisho icon
     27 likes

    Tagaini Jisho is a free to use Japanese dictionary. It is available in several languages such as german or french.

    69 Tagaini jisho alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. zkanji icon
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    zkanji is a free and open-source study tool and dictionary of the Japanese language. It has several useful features for beginners and advanced students alike. Dictionary, example sentences, kanji search and information with animated stroke order diagrams, vocabulary list...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10.  6 likes

    KanjiTomo is a OCR program for identifying Japanese text from images. It is optimized for accurate kanji recognition.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Qlango icon
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    Qlango is a gamified language learning app offering 70+ languages with a focus on practical vocabulary and spaced repetition.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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