🈯 Wordle Japanese Edition

Guess the 5-letter katakana word within 6 times. Green is the correct position, yellow is the letter but in the wrong position, and gray is without that letter. Try a random word each day!

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What is Wordle Japanese Version?

A Wordle adaptation where you guess a 5-letter katakana word within 6 attempts. Like the original, correct letters in the right position turn green, correct letters in the wrong position turn yellow, and incorrect letters appear grey. Each game randomly selects from a large katakana vocabulary pool of modern and technical terms.

How to Use

Type a 5-letter katakana word and submit your guess. The color-coded feedback shows which letters are correct (green), partially correct (yellow), or wrong (grey). Use this information to eliminate possibilities and refine your next guess. Solve within 6 attempts to win the day's puzzle and return tomorrow for a new challenge.

Use Cases

• Language learner milestone: Reaching fluency in recognizing katakana through daily play
• Daily habit: One-puzzle-per-day format builds consistent learning without overwhelming commitment
• Competitive language study: Friends and language partners challenge each other with the same daily puzzle
• Pronunciation practice: Valid words drawn from business terminology, loan words, and modern slang

Tips & Insights

Katakana word frequency differs from everyday Japanese—loan words and technical terms dominate the puzzle pool. Start guesses with common syllables like タ, ス, or カ to narrow possibilities quickly. Wordle's word list intentionally includes less common words, so expanding your vocabulary beyond everyday speech and consuming katakana-heavy content strengthens your competitive advantage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the rules?

Guess the 5-letter katakana word within 6 times. Green indicates the correct position, yellow indicates the letter is there but in the wrong position, and gray indicates the letter is not included.

Is every day a new problem?

Yes, a different word will be given each day. On the same day, it is the same word. You can also play with random words by pressing the "New Question" button.

Are there certain words that can be entered?

Please guess from the list of words included. Words outside the list cannot be entered.

Can you share your results?

A share button will appear after the game is over. You can copy the result grid of pictograms and post it on SNS.

What is Wordle?

Wordle is a popular word-guessing game where you guess a hidden word within 6 attempts. In this Japanese version, you guess 5-letter katakana words. Green indicates correct position, yellow indicates in the word but wrong position, and gray indicates not in the word.

Can I play multiple times per day, or is it truly limited to one per day?

The authentic Wordle-ja experience offers one puzzle per day, but you can attempt that single puzzle as many times as you want until you solve it or give up.

What's the specific difference in how katakana words work in this version?

This version uses 5-letter katakana words exclusively, which is more suited for Japanese word structure. Katakana is typically used for foreign loanwords and proper nouns in Japanese.

How exactly does the color feedback work - is green always correct position?

Green indicates the letter is in the correct position, yellow means the letter exists in the word but is in the wrong position, and gray means the letter isn't in the word at all.

Can I look up a word in a dictionary while playing?

The game allows you to check external dictionaries or references in a separate window. This is helpful for learning new katakana vocabulary.

What happens if I share my results - do people see the actual word?

When you share results using the emoji grid, it only shows your attempt pattern and guesses. The actual word remains hidden for those who haven't solved it yet.

Is there a rotation of different words, or could I encounter the same word twice?

The puzzle uses a carefully curated rotation of 5-letter katakana words to ensure variety over time. Duplicate words on consecutive days are extremely unlikely.

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