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Turn your child's Japanese worksheets into flashcards they can study

Upload the vocab lists, slides or photos of pages your child already has, and DeckOwl builds flashcards that bring back the words right before they're forgotten.

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Why generated cards beat a generic printable

Printable sets are handy, but they rarely match what your child is learning this week. A set of Japanese flashcards for kids works best when it comes from the hiragana chart, vocabulary list or unit sheet they already have in their folder.

  • Upload the worksheet or word list your child already uses.
  • Keep one idea per card, such as a kana character or a single word.
  • Review the cards with your child in short daily sessions.
  • Export to PDF or Anki on a paid plan when you want printed or synced cards.
Example Japanese flashcards for kids: animals, numbers, greetings
ねこ (neko)cat
いぬ (inu)dog
みず (mizu)water
Numbers 1 to 3 in Japaneseいち (ichi), に (ni), さん (san)
What does おはよう (ohayou) mean?Good morning, used as a casual greeting in the morning
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Starts from their own material

Upload a PDF, slide deck, typed notes or a photo of a worksheet. The text is read and turned into cards that match what your child is learning this week.

Spaced repetition

Cards that are answered easily appear less often, and missed ones come back sooner, so kids spend time on the words they haven't locked in yet.

Browser study and exports

Study on any device with no app to install. Paid plans export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so you can print a set for the fridge or move cards into another app.

How it works

Upload the lesson

Add a PDF, a DOCX, a slide deck, pasted notes or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Review the cards

Check the generated flashcards for romaji, kana and English meanings, and edit any card before your child starts.

Study a little each day

Short sessions with spaced repetition keep older words fresh while new ones are added.

Start with the basics that beginners use most: kana, greetings, numbers, colors and animals. Keep each card to one idea, with the Japanese word on the front and the meaning on the back, and let spaced repetition bring back the ones that need more practice.

If your child's class uses a different textbook, you can upload its pages directly, so the cards follow their lessons instead of someone else's list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many new Japanese words should a child learn in one session?

Many young learners manage a small batch of new words at a time, so keeping sessions short and mixing in a few older cards usually works better than one long review. Adjust the pace to your child's attention span.

Should kids learn hiragana before katakana?

Most beginner courses teach hiragana first because it covers everyday words, and katakana usually comes next for loanwords and foreign names. Your child's class or textbook may set a different order.

Can I export the flashcards to Anki or print them?

Yes, PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export is included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.