Play & Learn My First KATAKANASwitch eShop

Could you complete these everyday words?

Get to know Japanese vocabulary through a simple, game-like learning experience made for first-time katakana learners.

Look at the illustration and the word with a gap, then decide which katakana character belongs there. With familiar objects as your guide, learning new characters feels approachable and rewarding.

How to play:

・Check the illustration and the word

・Think about the katakana character that completes the gap

・Choose the correct character from four options

There are no complicated controls to master, and helpful hints are available whenever you get stuck. Take things at your own pace and build your confidence one character at a time.

With 120 stages to enjoy, you can gradually become familiar with katakana through everyday words. It is ideal for learners who are just starting out, anyone who wants to expand the characters they can read, and families looking for a fun activity to enjoy together.

Look, think and choose a character. Have fun taking on one katakana challenge after another!