Kana by Hand / Kanji by Hand
Languages and libraries
japanese learning app
SHOW HN2012
55points
51comments
#426of 1,677 in 2012
Top 26%of 2012 by points
How HN took it
CuriousMostly questions and neutral comments
4 positive, 17 neutral or asking, 4 mixed, 1 critical, out of 26 comments about the project. Thread score +0.10.
Idea: 2 for, 0 againstPricing: 1 for, 0 againstExecution: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Handwriting recognition and spaced repetition approach is useful
From 2 comments
I don't have an Android device, so I haven't played around with your free version, but I'm a big fan of using spaced repetition software (SRS) for language learning. Here are…
dsrguru on HNNice idea. I absolutely understand what you're getting at since I've had the exact same idea/need in the past. I really like your design but one thing springs to mind when I look…
cskau on HN
Good work for Japanese learners
From 1 comment
Good work... and from all of us Japanese language students, thanks! I wanted to amplify the comments from @politikus with some additional observations: - market to children, or…
fieldforceapp on HN
Objections
Recognition rejects correct strokes, too sensitive on curves
From 1 comment
Nice idea. I absolutely understand what you're getting at since I've had the exact same idea/need in the past. I really like your design but one thing springs to mind when I look…
cskau on HN
Requests excessive Android permissions
From 1 comment
I'm also an app developer myself. Some suggestions: Price: use 7.99, people will still read 7, it's hard to believe but yes, they can't be bothered to read or remember 3 digits.…
alvarosm on HN
Lacks copy protection (piracy risk)
From 1 comment
I'm also an app developer myself. Some suggestions: Price: use 7.99, people will still read 7, it's hard to believe but yes, they can't be bothered to read or remember 3 digits.…
alvarosm on HN
Requests
Support iPhone and iPad
From 1 comment
> ideas for how to market this app Make one for iPhone & iPad, in terms of value-for-money this is much better than marketing Android-only app.
mvasilkov on HN
Include some kanji in the free version
From 2 comments
I'm currently learning the (traditional, not simplified) Hanzi, which are pretty much just the Kanji; I'm interested in using your app to help my learning. Is it possible to add…
kiwidrew on HNCongratulations on launching this! Have you considered scaling back the free version to a portion of Hiragana and Katakana? (Maybe half?) And maybe throw in a few simple kanji?…
aculver on HN
Add gamification and leaderboards
From 2 comments
Hi, I think you could market it this way : You are in the language learning industry. In learning, pratice is key. Learning is a journey (takes a some/lot of time). (expertise is…
politikus on HNGood work... and from all of us Japanese language students, thanks! I wanted to amplify the comments from @politikus with some additional observations: - market to children, or…
fieldforceapp on HN
Add radical and character origin information
From 1 comment
One of the things I really struggled with when learning kanji, say past the 400-500 character mark was retention. Basic repetitive memorisation techniques no longer worked for me…
locusm on HN
Questions
Is the SRS based on SM-2 or a newer algorithm?
From 1 comment
I don't have an Android device, so I haven't played around with your free version, but I'm a big fan of using spaced repetition software (SRS) for language learning. Here are…
dsrguru on HN
How does it compare to Skritter?
From 1 comment
Long time CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) language learner here.. I'm wondering, you say it's the app you always wanted but couldn't find, but I'm sure if you looked during your…
NnamdiJr on HN
Alternatives named
Skritter
From 1 comment
Long time CJK (Chinese, Japanese, Korean) language learner here.. I'm wondering, you say it's the app you always wanted but couldn't find, but I'm sure if you looked during your…
NnamdiJr on HN
Anki
From 2 comments
I don't have an Android device, so I haven't played around with your free version, but I'm a big fan of using spaced repetition software (SRS) for language learning. Here are…
dsrguru on HNNice idea. I absolutely understand what you're getting at since I've had the exact same idea/need in the past. I really like your design but one thing springs to mind when I look…
cskau on HN
Human Japanese
From 1 comment
There is one Japanese learning app that does rather well called Human Japanese. At least it has sold 5000-10000 copies with a current price at $9. It's not spectacular, but for…
olofsj on HN