Turn your own Japanese vocab into an Anki-ready deck with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, note or photo of a word list and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Anki export is included on Plus.
Why build your own instead of a ready-made list
The Kaishi 1.5k Anki deck is a popular set of roughly 1,500 frequent Japanese words, ordered so beginners meet the most common vocabulary first. Many learners still want cards that match their own course, textbook, or class handouts, since those word lists do not always line up with a prebuilt deck.
- Use your textbook chapters, class handouts, or a photo of your own vocab sheet as the source.
- Get cards that match the exact words your course asks for, not a fixed list.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, then export to Anki with Plus.
- Keep spaced repetition on every deck so review time goes to the words you are missing.
Works from your own files
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX slides, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads images, so a snapshot of a vocab sheet works.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so words you miss show up sooner and easy ones less often.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so the cards you generate can move into the Anki app you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, a document, notes, or a photo of a word list. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards with spaced repetition scheduling. Free includes 3 generations per month.
Study or export
Study in your browser on any plan. Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX with Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.
DeckOwl reads your files and turns them into flashcards, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition so words you struggle with return sooner. On Plus you can export the set to Anki and keep studying in the app you already use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a 1,500-word Japanese vocabulary list?
Most learners do well with 20 to 30 new words a day, which leaves room for reviews. Split a large list into chapters or frequency bands so each session stays focused.
How do I study Japanese vocabulary effectively with flashcards?
Try to recall the meaning and reading before you flip the card, and say the word aloud. Reviewing words in example sentences from your own reading helps them stick in context.
Can I export these cards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included with Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month without a credit card, and students get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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