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Games Like Kanji Drive

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Supplement your Japanese practice with this arcade driving game. Learn common kanji, hiragana, words, and verbs while having fun. Go through flashcards effortlessly.

Reviews: Mostly Positive — 77% — of 13 reviews
Released: 2023-01-08
Developer: Kaan Özgül
Genres: Casual
Platforms: Windows

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