A little Japanese. A little every day.

Speak
Japanese
with Kana.

HiKana is a Japanese speaking practice app. You talk out loud with Kana, a character with her own voice and face, and get instant corrections on what you said.

Free to get started. Available on iOS & Android.

Kana, the character you talk with in HiKana, smiling and waving in a gray hoodie, surrounded by colorful lettering

Meet your conversation partner

Less rehearsing. More speaking.

A conversation, a correction, a little more confidence.

01

Say it out loud.

Turn the Japanese in your head into a conversation. Start with what you know.

02

Learn in the moment.

Get instant corrections on what you said. Take something new into your next conversation.

03

Come back to Kana.

A familiar face and a voice to talk to. Make a little room for Japanese in your day.

Your next Japanese conversation starts here. Open the app. Find your words.

Keep the conversation going.

  1. 01

    Choose a conversation

  2. 02

    Speak with Kana

  3. 03

    See what you learned

What people say on the App Store and Google Play

App Store★★★★★

Perfect for practicing Japanese anytime

I was struggling to find a good way to practice speaking and chatting in Japanese regularly. It feels like I finally have a language partner available whenever I need one.

Argyle Lim

Google Play★★★★★

I just started, and it's already so warm and welcoming. Would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a chill vibe and a friend to talk to.

Rebecca Ashley

Google Play★★★★★

You can really see the genuine love and care put into this app.

Simon Ganno

App Store★★★★★

It's like talking with a classmate

I grew up watching high school anime so it feels nice like I'm living in one through language acquisition.

anniehoang18

Make Japanese part of your day

Start with a simple hello.

Kana is ready when you are.

Before you say hello

Does HiKana correct my Japanese when I talk?

Yes. Speak out loud with Kana and get instant corrections on what you said. Review the feedback after your conversation and bring what you learned into your next one.

Can I practice speaking Japanese every day without a partner?

Yes. Open HiKana whenever you want to practice. Kana is there to talk, so you do not need to find a partner or arrange a lesson.

Is HiKana good for complete beginners?

You can start with simple conversations and use the on-screen text to follow along. Try short phrases, listen to Kana, and build your confidence one conversation at a time.

Can I start for free?

Yes. HiKana is free to download and get started. In-app purchases are available.

Is Kana a real person?

Kana is a character with her own voice and face, not a real person. Her conversations are powered by AI.