{"id":107343,"date":"2023-05-04T21:48:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T01:48:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/learn\/anki-japanese\/"},"modified":"2025-02-25T08:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T13:43:43","slug":"anki-japanese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/anki-japanese\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Learn Japanese with Anki, Plus 3 Beginner Friendly Decks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Flashcards are a fantastic way to learn new vocabulary words, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/advanced-japanese-words\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">memorize complicated kanji<\/span><\/a> and even remember grammar constructions. <\/span><span class=\"s1\">And if you make your flashcards digital, you get <b>the added benefit of a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/education\/2016\/jan\/23\/spaced-repetition-a-hack-to-make-your-brain-store-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>Spaced Repetition System (or SRS)<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki is possibly the most well-known SRS flashcard app in the language learning community, and for good reason\u2014y<\/span><span class=\"s1\">ou can make your own decks, but there are also thousands of premade decks from other users.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at my guide to using Anki for learning Japanese, along with my three favorite Japanese Anki decks.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"s1\">[fluentu-toc]<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Getting Started with Anki<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki is one of the most well-known SRS programs available online. It&#8217;s an open-source, free tool that&#8217;s completely customizable to meet your language learning needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Another significant benefit is being able to take Anki on the go. If you have a long commute or a short break, you can spend that time learning a new kanji or phrase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Here&#8217;s some more information on how to install Anki to your device:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>How to install Anki on PC or mobile:<\/b> Anki is free and available online for both PC and Mac devices. All you have to do is download and install the program from the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ankiweb.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">official website<\/span><\/a>. Anki is also available on mobile. <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.ichi2.anki&amp;hl=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">AnkiDroid on Android<\/span><\/a> is free, while the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/ankimobile-flashcards\/id373493387\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">iOS version \u200eAnkiMobile<\/span><\/a> is $24.99.<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/anki-japanese-2.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-15640 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/anki-japanese-2.png\" alt=\"anki-japanese\" width=\"150\" height=\"151\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Using the browser-based alternative, AnkiWeb:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">AnkiWeb<\/span><\/a> is a free browser-based alternative to the software you can use anywhere. The browser-based version will sync your cards across all machines logged into your account. Before getting started with AnkiWeb, you&#8217;ll need to install Anki on your computer.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki gives users the option to create a free account, which is highly recommended, especially if you plan to use it on multiple devices. This will allow you to sync your Anki cards across any platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To see our post on how to use Anki to learn <i>any<\/i> language, plus pros, cons and study tips, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/anki-language-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">How To Choose the Right Anki Deck for Your Studies<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">So you\u2019ve downloaded Anki. Great! But that\u2019s only the beginning. You\u2019ll need to download decks and customize the software to gain its full benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki isn&#8217;t only for Japanese language learners. Many learners use Anki for their daily studies or to help them ace an important test.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On Anki,<b> there&#8217;s a <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/decks\/japanese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\"><b>page devoted to Japanese-language decks<\/b><\/span><\/a><b>.<\/b> If you have a particular topic in mind, there&#8217;s a handy search bar in the top right corner. All of the decks have individual pages with samples of what kind of cards lie within.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you&#8217;ve chosen your deck, click the big blue download button. Once the APKG file is downloaded, double-click it to open it in Anki on your computer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Not all decks are created equal, and finding the perfect deck can appear daunting at first. Anki allows all users to upload decks into their community, but not all of them are of high quality. Luckily, all of the decks have ratings attached to them. Click the &#8220;Ratings&#8221; tab to filter them in ascending or descending order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Before choosing a deck, make sure to also read the comments for any issues other users may have experienced.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">The Best Japanese Anki Decks for Beginners<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Unsure of which decks to start with? Try one of these highly-rated decks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\"><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/info\/114060567\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>Japanese Core 2000 Step 01 Listening Sentence Vocab + Images<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s5\"> contains 2,000 core Japanese words to get you started.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li5\"><span class=\"s3\"><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/info\/1862058740\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>All in One Kanji Deck (Heisig&#8217;s RTK Order, 6th edition)<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s5\"> is great for those using mnemonics to learn kanji.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li6\"><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/info\/1434910726\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>Japanese Visual Novel, Anime, Manga, LN Vocab &#8211; V2K<\/b><\/span><\/a><span class=\"s6\"> contains 2,000 common words found in popular media.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Just as you&#8217;d choose interesting content to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/learn-japanese-by-reading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">practice your reading skills<\/span><\/a>, there are decks for all interests. Those who enjoy anime or video games may find decks themed around their favorite series. These specialized decks are sure to make your language learning more interesting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p4\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">Personalize Your Chosen Deck<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki is a blank slate that you can make your own. If the font size or colors don&#8217;t fit your mood, you can edit the card using CSS and HTML. Use the &#8220;Edit&#8221; setting to revise images, add audio and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These customizations do require some experience with CSS\/HTML, so there&#8217;s no harm in using the default settings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Craft a Personalized Anki Deck<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you can&#8217;t find a deck suited to your goals, try creating your own. Decks can have as many (or as few) cards as you need with text, images or video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To<b> create a new deck from scratch, <\/b>go to File &gt; New in the Anki menu. From there, you&#8217;ll create and add new cards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki allows you to create a new card in three easy steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Choose &#8220;Add&#8221; from the main menu, then select the card type (like Basic\u2014Optional Reversed Card).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">In the &#8220;Front&#8221; box, write your question while on the &#8220;Back&#8221; form, you&#8217;ll add the answer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s1\">Click &#8220;Add&#8221; at the bottom to add the card to your deck.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The &#8220;Add Reverse&#8221; form can be ignored, but this switches the card from &#8220;Answer&#8221; to &#8220;Question.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">There are additional advanced options, such as adding images and audio, but you don&#8217;t need to use these options if you just want plain and simple flashcards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Proud of all your hard work? <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ankiweb.net\/docs\/manual.html#sharing-decks-publicly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"s2\">Submit your deck to the Anki community<\/span><\/a> by first syncing your deck, then clicking \u201cShare.\u201d If you&#8217;d like to <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.ankiweb.net\/docs\/manual.html#sharing-decks-publicly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"s2\">share your deck with only a few friends<\/span><\/a>, you can share it through the app by clicking &#8220;Share&#8221; then typing in the email address of one or a number of friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Customize Anki to Suit Your Learning Goals<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki\u2019s base software can be modified to meet your needs. The default settings are fine on their own, but the software is fully customizable. Here are some of the options you have for a personalized experience:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Change the default settings.<\/b> Anki relies on spaced repetition, but the number of reviews, the order of cards and the number of new cards can be changed. If the default 20 new cards a day is too much, you can decrease it, then click &#8220;OK.&#8221; If you find your new settings aren&#8217;t satisfactory, there&#8217;s a &#8220;Restore Defaults&#8221; button that&#8217;ll switch them back.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Adjust the recall amount for optimal learning.<\/b> Active recall tests your ability to &#8220;recall&#8221; a card. If you know a card, confirm it in Anki. Be honest with your answer. If you can&#8217;t recall the answer within seconds, then tell Anki you need to review it again.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Redesign your deck to match your workspace.<\/b> Anki&#8217;s default appearance is light gray with black text. Decks and cards can both be customized with HTML\/CSS.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Install Powerful Add-ons for Anki<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki is a powerful tool by itself, but users have made the software more user-friendly with a variety of add-ons and browser extensions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Add-ons are a great way to customize Anki to get the most out of language learning. To install them, open Tools &gt; Addons &gt; Get Addons &gt; Paste the addon code &gt; Install &gt; restart Anki. Here are some of our favorites:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s7\"><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/info\/1771074083\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>Review Heatmap<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> adds a heatmap graph to keep track of your Anki learning activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s7\"><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiweb.net\/shared\/info\/1494320602\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>AnkiStrategy<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> turns the software into a turn-based strategy game. The more you study, the larger your city will expand across the fictional Anki world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s7\"><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/ankiatts.appspot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>AwesomeTTS<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"> is an open-source add-on that makes it easier to add text-to-speech to Anki cards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">You can also use browser extensions to improve your Anki experience. Here&#8217;s our top choice for that:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><span class=\"s7\"><b><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/foosoft.net\/projects\/yomichan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"s4\"><b>Yomichan<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s1\"><b> <\/b>is a Firefox and Chrome extension that allows users to turn difficult words and phrases into Anki cards. It requires the <a href=\"https:\/\/foosoft.net\/projects\/anki-connect\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"s2\">AnkiConnect<\/span><\/a> plugin to work, which enables the extension to communicate with Anki.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Avoid Common Pitfalls When Using Anki<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Anki can help you quickly ramp up your language learning but it has a few downsides. Keep these pitfalls in mind when using the SRS tool:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Beware of falling into endless reviews:<\/b> Anki relies on spaced repetition to help you memorize words. When you first get started with the program, you may find yourself anxiously awaiting new reviews. It might not be long before you start to get tired and <a href=\"https:\/\/yourawesomememory.com\/how-flashcards-fail-confessions-of-a-tired-memory-guy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">reviews become overwhelming<\/span><\/a>. One week later, you might find that you have hundreds of reviews waiting for you. Anki only works if you stay on top of your reviews and use the program often. Which brings us to our next point&#8230;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Don&#8217;t forget to actually use it, daily:<\/b> Any language learner knows that to have to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/language-learning-tracker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">make studying a daily habit<\/span><\/a>. Some suggest that it\u2019s possible to learn any new language by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/worklife\/article\/20190219-how-to-learn-a-language-in-an-hour-a-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">only devoting one hour of your day<\/span><\/a> to studying. To get the full benefits from Anki, add it in as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/improve-japanese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">part of your studying routine<\/span><\/a>. Review Anki over breakfast or as a refresher before you start studying. After a few weeks, you\u2019ll find that those words and phrases you once found difficult are much easier!<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li3\"><b><\/b><span class=\"s1\"><b>Don\u2019t lose your decks: <\/b>If you find that Anki isn\u2019t the best tool to add to your routine or you need a break, make sure to occasionally log in to your account. Anki routinely deletes accounts that have been inactive for six months (though they do send a reminder before wiping your account).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s1\">Why Learn Japanese with an SRS Program Like Anki?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u6697\u8a18 (\u3042\u3093\u304d)\u00a0\u2014<b> <\/b>Anki means &#8220;memorization&#8221; in Japanese and it&#8217;s one of the most popular SRS programs available. But what exactly is an SRS program?<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Imagine you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/how-to-learn-to-read-write-japanese-hiragana-katakana-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">learning hiragana or katakana for the first time<\/span><\/a>. There are some characters you remember really well, but others trip you up. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/srs-spaced-repetition-language-learning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">SRS programs can help you learn faster<\/span><\/a> by focusing on your problem areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The SRS program will show you the characters you don&#8217;t know more frequently, while the characters you do know are shown less often. The terms you know well may not show up until much later, when you\u2019re more likely to forget them, to make sure they don&#8217;t slip out of your memory from lack of use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p7\"><span class=\"s1\">How the Spaced Repetition System (SRS) Works<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">An SRS program makes learning more efficient. Instead of drilling through a list of terms you already know, SRS makes the process smarter.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">During your studies, you may find a new flashcard. Through SRS, you&#8217;ll review it again later that day, then again the next day. This is where the &#8220;spacing&#8221; of the system works. Depending on how frequently (or infrequently) you choose the right answer, the software will learn when to show it again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you manage to get it right every time, the SRS will show you the new word, but less frequently. On the downside, if you keep getting it wrong, you&#8217;ll keep seeing the word until you get it right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While SRS can be done manually using flashcards, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/japanese-learning-tools-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">technology makes the learning process much easier<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">From other flashcard apps to comprehensive learning programs, SRS is used by many since it&#8217;s such an effective way to learn. It&#8217;s the same system built into the media-based program <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/japanese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">FluentU<\/span><\/a>, integrated into both the flashcards and quizzes to reinforce new Japanese vocabulary. <p><strong>FluentU<\/strong> takes authentic videos\u2014like music videos, movie trailers, news and inspiring talks\u2014and turns them into personalized language learning lessons.<\/p>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<p>You can try FluentU for free for 2 weeks. Check out the website or download <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/fluentu-learn-language-videos\/id917892175\">the iOS app<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.fluentflix.fluentu&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\">Android app.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p><i><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">P.S. Click here to take advantage of our current sale! (Expires at the end of this month.)<\/a><\/i>\r\n<\/p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\r\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/NativeAd-Japanese.jpg\" alt=\"FluentU Ad\" \/>\r\n  <p style=\"text-align: center\">\r\n    <button class=\"btn-blue\" style=\"border: none;font-size: 18px;text-align: center;padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;cursor: pointer\">\r\n      Try FluentU for FREE!\r\n  <\/button>\r\n  <\/p>\r\n<\/a>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While learning Japanese with Anki has many benefits, it&#8217;s essentially a tool to aid your studies. Every Anki user has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/japanese\/i-want-to-learn-japanese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"s2\">personal goal of what they want to learn<\/span><\/a>, so everyone\u2019s experience with the tool will vary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s up to the learner to make Anki work for them and put in the hard work. So find your personal goal and work on reaching it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"aomtjapan\"> \r\n<p>\r\n<h2>And One More Thing...<\/h2>\r\n<p>\r\nIf you love learning Japanese with authentic materials, then I should also tell you <strong><a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">more about FluentU<\/a>.<\/strong>\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU naturally and gradually eases you into learning Japanese language and culture. You'll learn real Japanese as it's spoken in real life.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<p>\r\nFluentU has a broad range of contemporary videos as you'll see below:\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2474\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japnaese-5.png\" alt=\"learn-japanese-with-videos\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\n<strong>FluentU makes these native Japanese videos approachable through interactive transcripts.<\/strong> Tap on any word to look it up instantly.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japanese-2.png\" alt=\"learn-japanese-with-songs\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nAll definitions have multiple examples, and they're written for Japanese learners like you. Tap to add words you'd like to review to a vocab list.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japanese-6.png\" alt=\"learn-japanese-with-movies\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nAnd FluentU has a learn mode which turns every video into a language learning lesson. You can always swipe left or right to see more examples.\r\n<\/p>\r\n<a data-bid=\"1\" data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/try\/april-sale-3331\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fluentu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/site\/\/6\/Japanese-7.png\" alt=\"practice-japanese-with-adaptive-quizzes\" width=\"307\" height=\"546\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p>\r\nThe best part? 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