Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics Hack 3.4 + Redeem Codes
Learn FAST with memory tricks!
Developer: Byrne Bob
Category: Education
Price: $4.99 (Download for free)
Version: 3.4
ID: com.wukomi.Hira
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Description
Learn to read and write Japanese Hiragana in less than one hour! Read the reviews right here. It works.
Features:
● Complete system for learning Hiragana fast.
● Reading and Listening Quiz modes.
● NEW! Dr. Moku now talks you through each learning screen.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Audio reference chart for Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon.
● Offline Audio Phrasebook!
● Video demo with recap quiz.
"After a half hour, I was blazing through each exercise: highly recommended for beginners". - The Huffington Post
“I came across Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics....Thirty minutes later I had memorized all hiragana". - BoingBoing.net
Mnemonics are memory tricks that use humor or a memorable personal connection to help you fix and break associations so your brain has no choice but to remember.
Perfect for the complete beginner, young or old, this is the foolproof and definite way to master the first steps in learning Japanese.
Each screen presents a Hiragana character along with a mnemonic clue and audio clip. Read the clue, listen to the clip and move on to the next one. The alternating bold colors will 'reset' your brain so you start fresh with each character. Then take a quiz! You will be amazed at your ability to recall Hiragana after just a few minutes.
Features:
● Complete system for learning Hiragana fast.
● Reading and Listening Quiz modes.
● NEW! Dr. Moku now talks you through each learning screen.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Audio reference chart for Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon.
● Offline Audio Phrasebook!
● Video demo with recap quiz.
"After a half hour, I was blazing through each exercise: highly recommended for beginners". - The Huffington Post
“I came across Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics....Thirty minutes later I had memorized all hiragana". - BoingBoing.net
Mnemonics are memory tricks that use humor or a memorable personal connection to help you fix and break associations so your brain has no choice but to remember.
Perfect for the complete beginner, young or old, this is the foolproof and definite way to master the first steps in learning Japanese.
Each screen presents a Hiragana character along with a mnemonic clue and audio clip. Read the clue, listen to the clip and move on to the next one. The alternating bold colors will 'reset' your brain so you start fresh with each character. Then take a quiz! You will be amazed at your ability to recall Hiragana after just a few minutes.
Version history
3.4
2022-10-15
-Links to the new and improved Dr. Moku app
-Added animated logo
-Added animated logo
3.1
2020-06-25
-Added Modified Mnemonics! Dakuten, handakuten, yoon, etc
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flash cards
-Added link to Dr. Moku's physical flash cards
3.0
2020-06-23
-Added Modified Mnemonics! Dakuten, handakuten, yoon, etc
2.7
2017-07-05
Fixed an audio issue and minor UI tweaks.
2.6
2017-04-07
We adjusted the UI to cater for iPhone 4 / iOS 9 users.
2.5
2017-03-17
● New UI fix: Restore previous purchase in More>Support>Restore.
● Added link to Dr. Moku's Kanji
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
If you have an iPhone 4 or 4S it is advised you do NOT update as the new UI will appear over sized in some parts.
● Added link to Dr. Moku's Kanji
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
If you have an iPhone 4 or 4S it is advised you do NOT update as the new UI will appear over sized in some parts.
2.4
2017-03-16
● Added link for Dr. Moku's Kanji.
● New UI.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
iPhone 4, 4s and early iPod touch users: it advised that you do NOT update as the new UI will cause problems :(
● New UI.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
iPhone 4, 4s and early iPod touch users: it advised that you do NOT update as the new UI will cause problems :(
2.3
2017-03-13
● New UI.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
● Dr. Moku now talks you through each kana character.
● Word Search game.
● Write with your finger on screen then check it against the correct animation.
● Reading Practice! Much requested and finally here.
● Added Audio reference chart.
● New demonstration video.
2.2
2016-11-29
Fixed performance issues related to iOS 10
2.1
2014-02-08
- Fixed a glitch in AutoPlay mode
2.0
2013-12-19
- iOS 7 Support
- Many fixes
- Many fixes
1.9
2013-07-31
- Fixed duplicate option error in quiz
1.8
2013-05-02
Performance Improvements
1.7
2013-04-01
-Fixed crashing on quiz
- Included Words and Phrases
- Included new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Hiragana
- Included Video demo of How It Works.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
- Included Words and Phrases
- Included new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Hiragana
- Included Video demo of How It Works.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
1.6
2013-03-19
**Notice: we are working on repairing the crash on Quiz section**
- Included Words and Phrases
- Included new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Hiragana
.
- Included Video demo of How It Works.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
- Improved Graphics.
- Improved User Experience.
- Improved Performance
- Included Words and Phrases
- Included new quiz types and options to include Dakuten, Handakuten and Yoon; modified Hiragana
.
- Included Video demo of How It Works.
- Included Animated Stroke feature.
- Improved Graphics.
- Improved User Experience.
- Improved Performance
1.05
2011-08-18
Updated links to new Katakana app
1.04
2011-01-31
Fixed a bug with iPad swapping letters from quick reference and another with score screen on iPhone.
1
2010-09-24
Ways to hack Dr. Moku's Hiragana Mnemonics
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Ratings
4.1 out of 5
43 Ratings
Reviews
Rioioio,
Overall a really good app
I once learned Hiragana on my own through some book I had and memorizing the chart. Without use the memory faded and even so some hiragana was still a struggle to keep.
Point is—in like 10 minutes max this had me reading hiragana better than I ever did before thanks to the mnemonics. I finally feel like I have a good foothold of a start to learning Japanese.
However there are some weak connections for some of them. It may differ for other people, I also unfortunately don’t have suggestions for an alternative (though I am going to try so I can get last few to cement down). The ones I found are weak are: ka, ke, se, so, mi, and ri.
This app is certainly worth the price though, I really appreciate getting most of them super quick. The quizzes are really nice.
Point is—in like 10 minutes max this had me reading hiragana better than I ever did before thanks to the mnemonics. I finally feel like I have a good foothold of a start to learning Japanese.
However there are some weak connections for some of them. It may differ for other people, I also unfortunately don’t have suggestions for an alternative (though I am going to try so I can get last few to cement down). The ones I found are weak are: ka, ke, se, so, mi, and ri.
This app is certainly worth the price though, I really appreciate getting most of them super quick. The quizzes are really nice.
meweleretito,
Perfect for the visual learner
I am a visual learner attempting to teach myself Japanese. Early on in my studies, I discovered that mastering hiragana is the foundation to learning Japanese. Being a visual learner, I constantly use mnemonics to help jog my memory. But with hiragana, I found it difficult to come up with mnemonics on my own, and I kept confusing similar-looking hiragana altogether. Most hiragana characters are unique in the sense that it’s hard to associate them with anything tangible. I was getting frustrated and my progress was stumped because of this. I then discovered Dr. Moku’s Hiragana app. This app is brilliant because it uses quirky animations to teach you the sound that each hiragana is associate with. It saves you the work of coming up with the mnemonic (which is where I was struggling), and teaches you in a way that absolutely works. Don’t get me wrong, it will still be a lot of work on your part - but this app cuts the effort considerably. I highly recommend the paid version of this app for anyone who is serious about learning Japanese.
SuperOstrich22,
I memorized all 46 hiragana in one night!
I have a very visual-based memory, and this style of learning just clicked. I’ve tried using other language learning apps and sites in the past but always had problems memorizing the characters. I’ll continue to take the quizzes until I don’t have to think when I see the characters. Thank you for such a simple yet effective tool.
BGalarze,
Amazing!!!
I was trying to find a really good app to learn Japanese but I couldn’t find it. Until now. Dr. Moku’s Hiragana has been so helpful that it made me wanna pay for the full version after the DEMO.
I also love the colorful atmosphere and the bright colors, it’s really helpful especially trying to remember it at the same time as something else. For example, if someone had a test to study for, you will still remember it.
The mnemonics use humor and relatable content to help you never forget. Mnemonics relate something else so you could remember the material.
Finally, I downloaded the other Katakana and Kanji apps because it was that good. Try the DEMO version before the full so you get a seek peek for yourself.
I also love the colorful atmosphere and the bright colors, it’s really helpful especially trying to remember it at the same time as something else. For example, if someone had a test to study for, you will still remember it.
The mnemonics use humor and relatable content to help you never forget. Mnemonics relate something else so you could remember the material.
Finally, I downloaded the other Katakana and Kanji apps because it was that good. Try the DEMO version before the full so you get a seek peek for yourself.
jkellc,
Love!
I am a new learner and have really enjoyed the app so far. It has really helped me to associate the kana and sounds with pictures and words I’m familiar with in English. Developer was also very quick to respond to my tweet and email when I had an issue trying to download. Definitely download this app if you’re having trouble remembering the characters!
Dkeller4938383,
Excellent Way To Learn Hiragana
I was struggling with Hiragana; associating sounds with symbols that were relatively similar was hard.
With Dr. Moku, it was extremely easy. Just remember a simple joke or similarity to something in English and you're good! I learned basic Hiragana within one day!
Keep in mind, there are no mnemonics for Dakuten. Then again, Dakuten are relatively simple, so no big deal there.
With Dr. Moku, it was extremely easy. Just remember a simple joke or similarity to something in English and you're good! I learned basic Hiragana within one day!
Keep in mind, there are no mnemonics for Dakuten. Then again, Dakuten are relatively simple, so no big deal there.
Chibiusa-chan,
Cannot say enough amazing things!
Incredibly happy to hear from the developer that a new app is in the works because I love this app so much! It’s really helped make reading easy and in turn has made it easier to learn to actually speak the language. Thank you!!
Doc-08-LA,
It’s ok, not great
So, for the basics, it’s pretty good. You can get the basic characters in about an hour. But it completely ignores the modified forms. So essentially you are missing almost half of what you need to learn. There have been no updates as far as I can tell for them either, and I have had this for over a year. Moved on to Drops, which actually acknowledges these missing characters exist.
trizzzzy_,
DOWNLOAD THIS
I’m in a fast pass Japanese class and had to learn everything in 2 weeks. Sounds insane because it is. This app is amazing with helping ways to remember it. I’m not sure why this isn’t more known for Japanese students. Worth every penny.
user_0027,
Good but…
When you’re listening to music and try to do quizzes it stops your music even if you mute sounds in the app. The features to practice writing could be better. Some of the flash cards don’t have the full strokes of the characters so it makes it a little hard to use that for writing practice.
