Say it out loud.
Turn the Japanese in your head into a conversation. Start with what you know.
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.
Less rehearsing. More speaking.
A conversation, a correction,
a little more confidence.
Learn in the moment.
Get instant corrections on what you said. Take something new into your next conversation.
Come back to Kana.
A familiar face and a voice to talk to. Make a little room for Japanese in your day.
Your next conversation starts here.
Open the app. Find your words.
Keep the conversation going.
Make Japanese part of your day
Start with a simple hello.
Kana is ready when you are.
Before you say hello
A few things
you might wonder.
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.