Turn your kanji lesson photos into flashcards with AI
Pre-made kanji decks cover someone else's word list. Upload your own notes and DeckOwl builds cards from the characters you actually need to learn.
Why build your own kanji deck
Most kanji drills follow a fixed list, which rarely matches the characters your teacher covers this week. DeckOwl lets you create Japanese kanji flashcards from the pages you already have: a textbook PDF, a slide deck, typed notes or a photo of the board.
- Cards match the exact kanji in your course, not a generic list
- Readings and example words sit on the back of each card
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews around what you miss
- Free plan to start with no credit card required
Built from your material
Start from a textbook PDF, a slide deck, typed notes or a phone photo of the board. Text recognition reads the kanji on photographed pages.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move to longer gaps, so review time goes to the characters that need it.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same kanji list into multiple choice or short answer quizzes with explanations, or map radicals and related words as a mind map.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or image of your kanji list or lesson pages.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl creates flashcards from the characters and vocabulary in your material. Review them and remove any you do not need.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck in the browser. Spaced repetition sets the order and timing of each review session.
Each card can show the character on the front and its on and kun readings, meaning and an example word on the back. Spaced repetition keeps the difficult characters in rotation. Anki and CSV export are available on paid plans, and the free plan includes 3 generations a month with studying in the browser.
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Frequently asked questions
How many kanji should I learn per week as a beginner?
There is no fixed number that suits everyone. Many learners do better with a small batch reviewed every day than a large batch crammed once a week.
How do I keep similar-looking kanji readings straight?
Group characters that share a radical or component and study them together. Learn each reading with a common word so the sound and the character stay linked.
Can I export my kanji flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free way to try DeckOwl for kanji?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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