01Letters
Read the Kana
See a katakana letter and pick its sound. Hear it after every answer.
シtsushinso
Katakana Word Builder: Decode the Picture
See a picture and its romaji, then build the word from katakana tiles.
Ready? Let's go!
A quick warm-up: 5 questions. New questions every time, until you've seen them all.
How this quiz works
Build each word by tapping katakana tiles in order. It's spelling practice that works on any phone, with no Japanese keyboard. A few look-alike decoys make sure you really know the letters.
- Look at the picture and read the romaji.
- Tap the katakana tiles in order to spell the word. Tap a filled slot to undo.
- Fill every slot to check your answer.
Sample questions
Try these in your head first, then open each one for the answer.
🍞 pan (bread)
パン
🐼 panda
パンダ
📷 kamera (camera)
カメラ
Keep practicing
More Katakana quizzes
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A loanword with one letter missing. Pick the katakana that fits.
Example tomatoトマトアマヤ - 05WordsStart quiz : Write the Romaji
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Read a katakana word and type how it sounds in romaji.
Example テレビterebi - 06CombinationsStart quiz : Small ャ ュ ョ, ッ & ー
Small ャ ュ ョ, ッ & ー
クッキー or クツキー? Spot the right spelling with small kana and ー.
Example kukkiiクッキー ✓クツキー ✗ - 07Boss levelTake the challenge : Final Mixed Challenge
Final Mixed Challenge
Every question type in one round: letters, missing letters, word building, romaji and small kana.
Example シ → shiト＿ト → マクッキー ✓パン → pan
FAQ
About this quiz
Do I need a Japanese keyboard?
No. You build each word from tiles, so it works on any phone, tablet or computer.
How do I write a long vowel in katakana?
With the long-vowel bar ー, which holds the sound for an extra beat: コーヒー (koohii), ケーキ (keeki).
Will I get the same questions every time?
No. Each round draws new questions, and your browser remembers which ones you've already seen, so you work through the whole set before anything repeats. Nothing is saved on our side and there's no signup.
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