ScriptPad: Japanese Writing

Learn Japanese: read, write, type, and speak. From your first Hiragana stroke to JLPT N1.

ScriptPad is a complete Japanese learning app with over 10,000 words, all with clear audio. Study structured vocabulary units, the full JLPT vocabulary for N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1, and real world katakana words, then practice everything by writing it by hand.

JAPANESE BASICS

Every Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji character with animated stroke order guides. Trace each stroke on the drawing canvas and build real muscle memory.

VOCABULARY, JLPT, AND KATAKANA

Beginner vocabulary units with games. The complete JLPT word list from N5 to N1 with example sentences, flashcards, and handwriting practice. Katakana words from menus, konbini shelves, and city signs. Every word plays audio with the correct reading, even for tricky kanji.

WRITE BY HAND

A drawing canvas for every word. Character outlines guide your strokes. Stroke order animations show exactly how each character is written. Works beautifully with Apple Pencil on iPad.

SPEAK, TYPE, AND PLAY

Record yourself and compare your pronunciation. Practice typing Japanese with instant feedback. Make words stick with games: picture matching, character building, bingo, word blocks, word invaders and more.

FEATURES

10,000+ Japanese words with audio

Complete JLPT vocabulary: N5, N4, N3, N2, N1

Example sentences with audio

Katakana words practice

Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji stroke order animations

Flashcards and handwriting practice

Speak and compare pronunciation recording

6 practice games

Kanji mode: toggle between Kana and Kanji

Word meanings in English, Chinese, Korean and more

iPad Writing Mode with Apple Pencil support

14 page themes

Works on iPhone and iPad

Fully offline, no internet required

One time purchase, no subscription

Whether you are a beginner learning Hiragana or preparing for the JLPT exam, ScriptPad is your Japanese writing practice app.

Start writing Japanese today.