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Why build your own set

Japanese phrases flashcards work best when they reflect the exact lessons you are taking, not a generic list of greetings. Your teacher's handout or a chapter from your textbook already contains the expressions you will be tested on.

Keep polite and casual forms in separate cards so you do not mix them up.
Add a short example sentence to each phrase on the back of the card.
Review older phrases before adding new ones so earlier lessons stay fresh.
Photograph a textbook page when you have no file, then check the text it reads.

Example Japanese phrases flashcards for beginners

SumimasenExcuse me or sorry, used to get someone's attention or to apologize for a small inconvenience.

Ogenki desu ka?How are you? Literally asks whether you are well or healthy.

ItadakimasuSaid before eating to humbly thank everyone involved in preparing the meal.

OnegaishimasuPlease, said when asking for something or handing a task to someone.

Doko desu ka?Where is it? Used to ask for the location of a place or object.

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Built from your material

Upload a phrasebook PDF, lecture slides, typed notes or a photo of a page, and get cards that match what you are studying.

Spaced repetition

Phrases you miss come back sooner, while the ones you know fade into longer gaps between reviews.

Study anywhere

Practice in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on Plus.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of your Japanese vocabulary list or textbook page.

Review the generated cards

Check the phrases, romaji and meanings, then edit or delete any card that does not match your lesson.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck daily and let spaced repetition decide which phrases need another pass.

Upload that material and the generator pulls out the phrases, pairs them with their meanings and turns them into cards. You can then keep the phrases you use most in class at the front of your review queue.

Because the cards come from your own sources, the deck grows as your course does. Add next week's handout and the new phrases join the rotation.

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Frequently asked questions

How often should I review Japanese phrases?

A short daily session works better than a long weekend cram, because spaced repetition spaces each phrase out over time. Reviewing a little every day builds recall faster than occasional marathon sessions.

Should I learn polite forms before casual speech?

Most beginners start with polite forms such as -masu and -desu because they work in almost every everyday situation. Casual forms can follow once you are comfortable reading and hearing them.

Can I export my Japanese phrases flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included on the Plus plan, which also covers PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Can I make cards from a photo of a textbook page?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can work from a scan or a phone picture. Very blurry or handwritten pages may need a clearer photo to come through accurately.

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