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Skritter: Write Japanese

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August 20, 2025

About Skritter: Write Japanese

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to read and write Japanese but didn’t know where to begin, Skritter is the perfect solution for you. Skritter makes learning Japanese fun, interactive, and effective. With smart flashcards, stroke-level feedback, engaging videos, and adaptive review technology, you can make rapid progress toward your language goals, all at your own pace.

Comprehensive Character Learning

Skritter helps you learn to read, write, and understand Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. The learning system starts by teaching you the meaning of each character, followed by writing practice. Before you know it, you'll be confidently tackling thousands of characters.

Smart Flashcards with Stroke Feedback

Each flashcard is interactive, offering real-time stroke-level feedback as you write. This ensures you not only memorize characters but write them correctly—improving both accuracy and retention.

Spaced Repetition System (SRS)

Forget boring, ineffective repetition. Skritter uses a proven Spaced Repetition System to schedule your reviews, helping you retain 95% of what you learn while maximizing your study efficiency.

Handwriting Recognition & Corrections

Skritter’s handwriting recognition allows you to write characters directly in the app or browser. It instantly checks your strokes, offering writing style corrections and helping you learn the proper stroke order—essential for writing Japanese correctly.

Study Materials & Custom Lists

Choose from hundreds of pre-made study decks, including topics like JLPT N5, Japanese food & drink, popular textbooks, and more. You can also create your own lists or start learning from over 300 supported textbook vocab lists.

Character Decomposition

Understand characters better by breaking them into parts. Skritter helps you decompose complex characters, making them easier to memorize and recognize.

Flexible Study Anywhere

With mobile and browser access, you can take Skritter with you anywhere—even Antarctica. Whether you're on the train, waiting in line, or relaxing at home, it's easy to squeeze in study time.

Subscription Options

Get started with a 7-day free trial, and enjoy permanent free access to select decks as a guest. For full access and premium features:

· 1-Month Subscription: $14.99/month

· 6-Month Subscription: $59.99 (33% savings)

· 12-Month Subscription: $99.99 (44% savings)

All subscriptions auto-renew and can be canceled anytime.

FAQs

1. What can I access for free on Skritter?

As a guest, you can study select decks for free forever. Full features, including unlimited review and custom lists, require a premium subscription.

2. Does Skritter teach all Japanese writing systems?

Yes! Skritter covers Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, guiding you through writing, reading, and recognizing all essential characters.

3. How does the Spaced Repetition System work?