iKana Nōto - Kana Notepad 1.5

iKana Nōto allows users to transform their fingertip or Apple Pencil® into a virtual marker, pencil, or brush, enabling practice writing Japanese characters with a variety of beautifully designed templates available on the iPad®.

Whether you are a novice or an expert in Japanese, iKana Nōto provides an effective method to enhance handwriting skills and reinforce memory.

The app is adept at facilitating the writing of complex kanji effortlessly, offering a large drawing area that can be adjusted to different positions on the screen to accommodate individual preferences. Users can select the writing tool that best matches their needs or mood, customize stroke width, and freely write or draw. Corrections are easily manageable with an eraser tool and an option to undo strokes. Additionally, users can access assistance by looking up kana and kanji characters they may have forgotten how to write, view stroke animations to ensure accuracy, or trace over them.

iKana Nōto features 19 diverse templates that cater to mixed vertical and horizontal writing styles. In addition to conventional templates, users can engage with enjoyable options like traditional-style scrolls, an ema board, sudoku puzzles, and more.

Beyond using iKana Nōto for writing practice, the app also offers convenient sharing options via email or social networks. Leveraging this feature allows users to send personalized handwritten postcards to mentors or communicate with Japanese friends through handwritten notes.

Moreover, iKana Nōto extends its utility beyond Japanese language practice by providing support for writing in other languages such as Chinese and Korean.