The Scratch project uses Japanese text or audio. Use this English guide to get started; the project itself has not been translated.
Word Town with the helpful cat
おとうと or おとおと?
Explore a hiragana town and help its residents.
Let’s play!
Chicoratch is the name of the Scratch projects created by Chicodori.
Some screenshots show an earlier version.
Play as the helpful cat patrolling the town.
The people in town need help with their spelling.
Which is correct: おとうと or おとおと?
Is this how to spell せんせい?
The residents are unsure abouthiragana spellingand need your help.
Help each resident by choosing the correct spelling from two options.
A smiling resident means your mission is complete.
Help the town!
Use your Japanese skills to help the residents.
Which of the two spellings is correct? Choose your answer.
送信中です
Explore the town with the helpful cat.
Look closely at the two spellings and notice the difference.
It is fine to make a mistake.
Take your time and think it through.
Help the residents and share their smiles.
The residents are glad to have your help.
What can you practise?
Practise recognising correct hiragana spelling.
Compare spellings for similar-sounding words.
Build familiarity with hiragana spelling.
This activity exploreshiragana spellings that are easy to confusethrough two-choice Japanese questions.
Compare similar spellings such as おとうと and おとおと.
Connect the sounds you read aloud with written forms.
Use repeated practice and feedback.
throughinteractions with the charactersas you explore the activity.
The beginner-friendly scenes are designed to encourage learners to keep trying.
Remixes welcome!
You are welcome to remix this project and make it your own.