Wakan

Foreigners have always been keen on understanding other cultures around them. Usually, this happens by learning a new language and becoming more capable of understanding what is asked of you by members of that foreign settlement.

Wakan, meaning foreign Japanese missions or settlements in foreign countries, is, in fact, an application dedicated to users who would like to improve their Japanese or Chinese language skills. It works as a sort of ambassador for these cultures, hence the name.

The best aspect when talking about this program is that the user can easily choose between a classic installation or a portable format. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, but if you are always on the go, then the portable version will become much more useful in any given scenario while you are traveling. The app itself feels more like a one-stop shop for all your Japanese and Chinese language skill improvement needs.

In terms of interface, everything seems to be well-structured. Depending on the language you'd like to practice, you can click on the nation's flag and have the app switch from Japanese to Chinese. All tools are accurately labeled and are also split into various categories. Finding what you are looking for should be quite easy.

The program itself manages to reunite plenty of perks into one tiny package. From character dictionaries to text editors, vocabulary management aids, printing options, and word-meaning explanation tables, this program has them all. Flash cards, vocabulary lists, and texts with furigana, all can be downloaded and used offline for even more practice and improvement actions.

Wakan is by far one of the most complex language skill-improving applications on the market. It includes many helpful perks and aids which will ultimately contribute to the improvement of your spoken and written skills in Japanese and Chinese, depending on which you'll choose.