Free tools for learning Japanese
A practical, honest roundup of free tools for learning Japanese, covering dictionaries, kanji drills, reading practice, and listening, and how to fit them together.
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Occasional writing about learning, memory, and building small, focused web tools.
Why repetition works for memorizing kanji
Spaced repetition and active recall explained in plain language, showing why short, frequent kanji practice beats long cram sessions, and how to actually use it.
Read note →How I built Kanji Monster
The thinking behind Kanji Monster, including why it is a browser tool with no signup, how the practice loop works, and what I would tell anyone building a small learning tool.
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