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'Word Explainer' Update
Use the mouse to click on the kana or romaji and explore the relationships between the two. For example, hovering over reveals two possible inputs: chu and chi xyu.
The Word Explainer can be accessed in any mode by clicking on a word. Note that in modes where accuracy matters (Challenge, Review, Test, etc) won't count words that have been clicked on towards the score. Not all inputs are shown - some words have a LOT of valid inputs, and some are obscure. Test a possible input by typing it into the text field. This should help with cases where people weren't sure if they had mistyped, or if the game did not support a valid input.
And on that note...
The Translation System is now a lot more robust, and supports more valid inputs. Now for each word the game recursively creates a list of possible inputs, branching every time a character - or group of characters - has multiple interpretations. The previous system required a lot of specific cases to be added manually, relying on player reports of failed inputs. The new valid inputs are based on a combination of Hepburn, Kunrei-Shiki, and Waapuro romanisations. If you're interested, you can see the kana-romaji mapping at You Can Kana\resources\app\src\assets\kana_romaji_map.csv (please note that elongated vowels are missing from this file - they don't need to be added because they are calculated at runtime) Enjoy the update! James
[ 2022-07-17 14:56:57 CET ] [ Original post ]
Summary
- Added the Word Explainer, an interactive way to view the valid inputs for a word.
- Multiple improvements to the translation system
If you're enjoying You Can Kana and appreciate these free updates, please recommend the game on Steam!
Word Explainer
Use the mouse to click on the kana or romaji and explore the relationships between the two. For example, hovering over reveals two possible inputs: chu and chi xyu.
The Word Explainer can be accessed in any mode by clicking on a word. Note that in modes where accuracy matters (Challenge, Review, Test, etc) won't count words that have been clicked on towards the score. Not all inputs are shown - some words have a LOT of valid inputs, and some are obscure. Test a possible input by typing it into the text field. This should help with cases where people weren't sure if they had mistyped, or if the game did not support a valid input.
And on that note...
Translation System Update
The Translation System is now a lot more robust, and supports more valid inputs. Now for each word the game recursively creates a list of possible inputs, branching every time a character - or group of characters - has multiple interpretations. The previous system required a lot of specific cases to be added manually, relying on player reports of failed inputs. The new valid inputs are based on a combination of Hepburn, Kunrei-Shiki, and Waapuro romanisations. If you're interested, you can see the kana-romaji mapping at You Can Kana\resources\app\src\assets\kana_romaji_map.csv (please note that elongated vowels are missing from this file - they don't need to be added because they are calculated at runtime) Enjoy the update! James
[ 2022-07-17 14:56:57 CET ] [ Original post ]
You Can Kana
James Moulang
Developer
James Moulang
Publisher
Summer 2021
Release
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🎹🖱️Keyboard + Mouse
Very Positive
(205 reviews)
Learn. Practise. Master.
Features
Hiragana
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Hiragana is also used in furigana, a reading aid that displays the sounds of kanji characters.
Katakana
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Like hiragana, katakana is a phonetic writing system.
These characters are used for foreign words (e.g. アメリカ -> amerika -> America / タクシー -> takushī -> taxi)
- Learn hiragana and katakana, the two Japanese phonetic alphabets.
- Quick and engaging lessons make learning simple.
- Improve reading speed and accuracy in Challenge Mode.
- Being able to read Japanese quickly will make learning the language easier and more enjoyable.
Features
- Learn: Study hiragana/katakana, one set of characters at a time, learning sound and writing order.
- Practise: Read Japanese and type the sounds you see with the english alphabet to test your understanding.
- Master: Battle the clock in Challenge Mode. Type the words before they disappear off-screen! In order to get a high score you will need to read quickly and accurately.
Hiragana
- The essential Japanese writing system.
- Phonetic: each character represents a syllable.
- All words can be written in hiragana and many textbooks require the ability to read it.
Hiragana is also used in furigana, a reading aid that displays the sounds of kanji characters.
Katakana
Like hiragana, katakana is a phonetic writing system.
These characters are used for foreign words (e.g. アメリカ -> amerika -> America / タクシー -> takushī -> taxi)
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