Turn your kana notes into hiragana and katakana flashcards
Printable kana charts show each character once and move on. DeckOwl builds a flashcard deck from your own course material, then schedules reviews so the characters you miss come back more often.
Why generate your own kana flashcards
Most free kana charts show every character once and stop there, which makes them a weak way to memorize. DeckOwl builds hiragana and katakana flashcards from whatever you already have, such as a textbook chapter, lecture slides, or a photo of your class handout.
- Cards follow your course's own character list instead of a generic chart.
- Katakana for loanwords and foreign names can sit in the same deck once hiragana feels comfortable.
- Look-alike characters such as shi and tsu are easier to separate when they appear as individual cards with clear answers.
- Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV are available on paid plans if you want a printed sheet.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF textbook chapter, slides, a DOCX handout, or a photo of a kana chart and get cards that match what your class covers.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find difficult return sooner, and the ones you know are spaced further apart, so review time goes to the characters that need it.
Study anywhere
Practice in the browser on the free plan. Paid plans add PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for printing or moving your deck to another app.
How it works
Upload your kana material
Add a PDF, slides, notes, or a photo of a page. Images are read with text recognition, so handwritten-style charts printed clearly also work.
Generate the deck
DeckOwl creates flashcards from the content, including the hiragana and katakana your material lists, such as dakuten and combination sounds.
Review on a schedule
Study the deck in your browser. Spaced repetition adjusts the order and timing as you get characters right or wrong.
Building the deck from your own material keeps it aligned with what your course actually tests, including the dakuten and combination sounds your teacher covers. Spaced repetition then brings back the characters you miss more often until they stick.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for hiragana and katakana?
Many learners start with one row of the gojuon chart at a time, which is a manageable first session. Add dakuten, combinations, and katakana once the basic characters feel automatic.
Is it better to learn hiragana before katakana?
Most courses teach hiragana first because it appears throughout everyday text and grammar. Katakana is usually taught next for loanwords and foreign names, and mixing both in one deck helps once the basics are solid.
Can I export my kana flashcards to PDF or Anki?
Yes, but exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study the deck in your browser.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, which includes 3 generations per month and browser study.
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