Kana Practice Window Explained
To begin click the Practice Kana option in the Quick Start window or choose Practice Kana from the File menu. The layout of the Kana Practice window is explained below:
- Back button
Click to return to the kana sets list.
- Stamp button
Click to toggle whether the selected kana is in your practice set or not.
- Back & Forward buttons
Navigate back and forth through kana.
- Hear button
Click to hear the selected kana pronounced.
- Show strokes button
Toggle stroke animations on or off.
- Selected kana
The blue box indicates the selected kana. Click any kana to immediately select it. Double click to toggle whether it's included in your practice set or not.
- Practiced kana
Practiced kana get a red stamp icon over them. You can customise the stamp used in iKana's preferences.
- Test Me button
Launch the improved Speed Recognition test.
- Memory notes
Use this space to write notes that help you remember the selected kana. We've included some notes for each kana to get you started.
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