12 Free Lazy Kanji Example Cards

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So, I find that example can really help clarify a point in a way that explanation cannot. The explanation, principles and rationale for Lazy Kanji remain the same; these are just elucidating examples. Thanks to MDBG, Heisig and Alia for the kanji definitions and stuff. Remember: always write out your kanji by hand once per…

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Cloze Deletion Mode Groups in Surusu

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There are several cloze deletion modes (=clozemodes) in Surusu; they can be grouped into (currently) three categories. Selective Selective modes stochastically select a subset of words or snippets (of various lengths), ensuring that only some (i.e. a subset of) of what gets entered into the “clozetexts” box actually gets used. This guarantees an interesting and…

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SRS: How NOT to Delete Cards

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Those of you who read any AJATT at all will notice that I am a huge advocate of card deletion. I am a believer!…In the healing power of throwing away. It’s digital danshari (斷捨離＝だんしゃり) for the SRS generation. But, as in all things, while there are many right ways to do it, there are also…

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How To Make The Monolingual Transition in Baby Steps

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“Relevant quote” Opening joke. Rambling monologue. Pregnant pause. Excessive ellipsis marks… Segue. But seriously. What’s up, man? So you know how I never give you enough concrete advice? Well, today is going to be different. There are many reasons I dislike and actively avoid giving concrete advice. But I can only think of two right…

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