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Turn your N5 kanji notes into an Anki-ready deck

Upload a PDF, slide deck, photo of a page or plain notes. DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition that you can study in the browser.

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Why build your own N5 kanji deck

Most people searching for a Anki deck for kanji N5 want a set of cards that covers the characters they will see on the test. A ready-made list may not match your textbook, your teacher's order, or the readings your class emphasizes, so a deck built from your own material is often more useful.

  • Works with PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
  • Cards show meaning and reading on the back for quick recall
  • Spaced repetition schedules reviews around what you miss
  • Plus exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV
Example JLPT N5 kanji flashcards
What does 水 mean?water; common reading mizu
What does 木 mean?tree or wood; common reading ki
What does 日 mean?sun, day, or Japan; readings nichi and hi
What does 人 mean?person; common reading hito
What does 本 mean?book or origin; common reading hon
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Flashcards from your material

Upload the kanji list or pages your class uses and get cards with the meaning and reading on the back.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back on a schedule, so the kanji you keep missing show up more often than the ones you know.

Export when you need it

Plus lets you export to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your deck can move wherever you study.

How it works

Add your kanji source

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of your kanji sheet.

Review the generated cards

Check the meanings and readings, then keep the cards that match your course.

Study or export

Review in the browser on the free plan, or export your deck to Anki with Plus.

Start with the kanji you already have on paper. Each card can pair one character with its meaning and common reading, and spaced review brings back the ones you are about to forget. Over a few weeks, daily short sessions do more than one long cram.

Once the cards exist, you can study them in the browser or move them into Anki on the Plus plan.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I study N5 kanji with flashcards?

Pair each kanji with one common reading and a short word it appears in, then review the cards every day. Short daily sessions tend to stick better than long weekend sessions.

Why does spaced repetition help with kanji?

Kanji readings are easy to forget between study sessions. Spaced review brings each card back just before you would likely lose it, which saves time on the ones you already know.

Can I export my kanji cards to Anki?

Yes, exporting to Anki is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, but no exports.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes, you can start without a credit card and use the free plan for 3 generations per month. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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