葉 サポート

葉 サポート is a Japanese handwriting practice app designed to facilitate "shisha"—the act of copying model literary passages by hand onto paper while viewing them on a screen. The app does not support tracing or automated grading; instead, it serves purely as a source of model texts for users to reference as they write by hand with pen and paper. Its interface is crafted to evoke the calm of traditional paper and ink, aiming to enhance both the appreciation of literature and the tactile experience of handwriting.

The app includes a collection of public domain literary works sourced from Aozora Bunko, featuring 353 works by 33 authors. All texts and fonts are bundled within the app, enabling offline use without requiring network connectivity or account registration. Users can select model passages in two main ways: by letting the app choose based on criteria such as length, kanji density, difficulty, and genre, or by manually selecting works by author, genre, or search. 1), six ink colors, and adjustable text size, letter spacing, and line spacing. The app also supports light and dark modes and is optimized for both smartphones and tablets.

Additional features include the ability to favorite preferred works and an algorithm that prevents recently displayed passages from appearing again in succession. The app is positioned as a tool for those interested in penmanship and calligraphy, as well as for users seeking a tranquil and literary-focused handwriting experience.

葉 サポート does not require user registration and can be used immediately upon installation. All necessary content is included within the app, and no information is given regarding pricing or open-source licensing beyond the included font license.