いろはかるたクイズ(東京式)

This app tests your knowledge of the Iroha Uta, a classic Japanese poem. It presents the first half of an Iroha Uta phrase and challenges you to choose the correct second half from three options.

The Iroha Uta, sometimes called Iroha Karuta, is a 47-character poem using all the hiragana characters except for the character "wo". Originating in Kyoto during the mid-Edo period, it spread throughout Japan. This quiz focuses on phrases used in the Tokyo style.

How to Play:

You'll be given the first half of an Iroha Uta phrase. Select the correct second half from the three choices provided. After each answer, you'll see if you were correct and receive an explanation of the phrase.