Turn your Japanese course notes into a flashcard set
Upload your textbook chapter, vocab list or lecture slides and get flashcards built from your own material, scheduled with spaced repetition.
Why build your own Japanese flashcard set
Most ready-made Japanese flashcard sets cover generic vocabulary, but your course uses its own kanji lists, grammar points and chapter vocabulary.
- Cards match the exact kanji and vocabulary your instructor assigned.
- Kana and kanji readings can be split into separate cards for drilling.
- Spaced repetition brings back the items you miss most often.
- Students get 40% off with a school email address.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a handwritten page. The cards cover your kanji list and chapter vocabulary, not a generic deck.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so review time goes to the kanji and grammar points you are still weak on.
Study anywhere
Study in the browser on the free plan. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export if you want your set in another app.
How it works
Upload your Japanese notes
Add a textbook PDF, vocab sheet, slide deck or a photo of your notes. Images are read with text recognition.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl turns the material into flashcards. Free accounts get 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start.
Study with spaced repetition
Review cards in the browser and let the schedule bring back the ones you keep missing before your next quiz.
Upload a PDF of your textbook chapter, a DOCX of vocabulary notes, PPTX slides or a photo of a handwritten page, and DeckOwl produces flashcards from that material. Cards are scheduled with spaced repetition, so the words you keep forgetting come back sooner.
Free accounts get 3 generations a month and can study in the browser. Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month removes the generation limit and adds Anki and CSV export for studying outside the app.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a Japanese vocabulary unit?
Most learners do well with 15 to 30 new cards per session. Split a long unit into chapters so each deck stays manageable.
Should I learn hiragana and katakana before kanji?
Most courses teach both kana first because they cover every sound in Japanese. Kanji becomes easier once you can read the kana readings comfortably.
Can I export my Japanese cards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card.
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