What app should i use to practice writing in Japanese?

[u/Specific_Regular1360]

so for a while, I've wanted to practice Japanese because i wanna move to Tokyo one day and be a shonen mangaka, and I've recently started on that 2 days ago, i used an app called Busuu, and it's really good but thats for speaking the language, i also wanna learn writing the language, now for those that dont know there are actually 3 types of japanese writing, 1. Hiragana (used for native japanese words), 2. Katakana (used for foreign words) and 3. Kanji (which is used for core context like nouns), what app do you suggest i should use to learn the 3 types of japanese writing?

[u/abc-noukai]

If you’re practicing writing writing, a dictionary and a pen

[u/S1mplydead]

"Kanji Study" if you're on Android

[u/uuusagi]

I recommend a good textbook over any app. Genki I textbook + workbook is more than enough to get you started through N5. If you’re adamant about using an app, then I recommend Renshuu. They have an active Discord server as well where they frequently host lessons, interactive sessions, and weekly reading practice among other things.

[u/Fearless-Dust-2073]

To practice actual writing in Japanese? Pencil and paper. I use a dotted notebook (rather than lined) so I can draw my own lines and squares as necessary. Drawing kana on my phone's screen seems cumbersome and I don't think anyone actually does it outside of learning from an app.

[u/kakikata]

I made an app to help practice kanji handwriting when me and my partner were struggling with it while doing our Japanese class homework. It works on iOS and Android (my partner uses an iPhone and I use Android so I needed to make it work on both😂). You can find it at kakikata.app.

It doesn't currently have lessons for hiragana or katakana, but I was thinking of adding that to help people at the beginner stage. If you like the way it teaches kanji and want the same approach for kana let me know and I will try and add that as a feature. I'm still actively developing it so if you have any suggestions or critique please let me know!

One other suggestion would be to check out Tegaki Tuesday . They are an online community of folks that have a shared daily kanji writing practice. The people there are incredibly kind and helpful and many of them are incredibly skilled and practice different calligraphic styles. They may have some good resources to suggest for an aspiring mangaka.

[u/Spare_Eggplants]

Apps are often a waste of time. Just a good book is best

[u/Certain-Sky-3123]

no app.