Turn your Japanese notes into Anki flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, notes file or photo of a textbook page. DeckOwl builds front-and-back flashcards you can review with spaced repetition or export to Anki.
Making Japanese flashcards from your own course material
Most Japanese courses hand you slides full of hiragana, katakana, kanji and vocabulary, and copying all of it into review cards by hand takes longer than the lesson did. The quicker route is to turn that material into Japanese flashcards for Anki directly, starting from the files you already have.
- Keep kana, kanji and vocabulary in separate decks so you can track each one.
- Put the reading in the answer for kanji, not only the meaning.
- Add one example sentence per vocabulary word when your notes include one.
- Review new cards daily and let spaced repetition space out the ones you already know.
Upload what you already have
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled so the kana, kanji and vocabulary you miss come back sooner.
Export to Anki
Paid plans export to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a course PDF, slide deck, notes file or a photo of a page.
Generate flashcards
Get front-and-back cards from the text, then check the readings before you study.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export the deck and import it into Anki to keep reviewing.
Upload the PDF, slides or a photo of a textbook page, and DeckOwl generates cards with the term or question on the front and the answer on the back. For kanji, check that the reading appears alongside the meaning. Keep kana, kanji and vocabulary in separate decks so you can see which area needs more reviews.
Once the cards are generated, review them in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus and let Anki's scheduler take over. Read through the first batch before studying, since small errors in readings are easier to fix at the start.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a Japanese unit?
Start with the vocabulary and kanji from one lesson, which is usually a manageable set you can review in a few short sessions. Add more once you are keeping up with daily reviews.
Should kanji flashcards include the readings as well as the meaning?
Yes, include both the on'yomi and kun'yomi readings on the back, since a kanji often appears in words with different readings. Seeing the reading in context helps you recognize it in real text.
Can I export my Japanese flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is available on the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study generated cards in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan to try this first?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Upgrade only if you want unlimited generations and exports.
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