Free 3D kana game

Learn Hiragana and Katakana by Playing

Kana Dash turns the Japanese alphabet into a 3D runner: read the kana, switch lanes, and pass through the correct gate. Then review every row in the charts below with romaji and audio.

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Kana Dash

Race through the gates with the correct kana

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Use the left and right arrow keys (or A and D) to change lanes. Press Escape to pause.Swipe or tap the left and right sides of the screen to change lanes.

How Kana Dash works

  1. 1

    Read the prompt

    A kana (or its sound) appears above the road while three gates roll toward you.

  2. 2

    Switch lanes

    Use the arrow keys, or swipe on your phone, to line up with the gate that matches.

  3. 3

    Build a combo

    Every correct gate speeds you up and multiplies your score. Miss three and the run ends with a list of kana to review.

Hiragana chart

Tap any kana to hear it

Katakana chart

Tap any kana to hear it

Ready to say your first sentences?

Once the kana feel familiar, practice real conversations with the AI tutor and get feedback on every line.

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