Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics 3.4

Learn to read and write Japanese Hiragana in less than one hour by using a comprehensive system designed for fast learning. The application features Reading and Listening Quiz modes, along with a new feature where Dr. Moku provides guidance for each learning screen. Practice writing with your finger on the screen and compare it against the correct animation. Additionally, there is a Reading Practice mode, an Audio reference chart for Dakuten, Handakuten, and Yoon, as well as an Offline Audio Phrasebook and a Video demo with a recap quiz.

Two notable reviews include The Huffington Post stating, "After a half-hour, I was blazing through each exercise: highly recommended for beginners," and BoingBoing.net sharing, "I came across Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics... Thirty minutes later I had memorized all hiragana."

Mnemonics are utilized in this app as memory aids involving humor or personal connections to aid memory retention by fixing and breaking associations.

This learning tool is ideal for complete beginners, regardless of age, offering a foolproof method to master the initial steps of learning Japanese.

Each screen within the app presents a Hiragana character alongside a mnemonic clue and audio clip. Users are encouraged to read the clue, listen to the clip, and move on to the next character. The alternating bold colors serve to 'reset' the brain for improved learning efficiency. Subsequently, users can test their knowledge with quizzes and witness impressive recall abilities after just a few minutes of practice.