Kanaroo
Japanese Wordle-like puzzles
Kanaroo launched on October 14, 2025 with 8 votes, #1,955 of 8,178 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
What it does
Kanaroo is a daily puzzle game that helps you learn Japanese Hiragana and Katakana, built for beginners and learners, helping you practice reading and recognizing syllables in a fun, interactive way.
Master Japanese kana through fun Wordle-style puzzles. Practice hiragana and katakana with daily challenges and unlimited practice mode.
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