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KAnki v0.3.0 - Japanese Flashcard App for Kindle

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@crizmo crizmo released this 07 May 18:35
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KAnki v0.3.0

KAnki is a spaced repetition flashcard application designed specifically for jailbroken Kindle devices. This release includes the core functionality for learning Japanese vocabulary through a spaced repetition system.

Features

  • Spaced repetition system to optimize learning
  • Japanese vocabulary flashcards with JLPT levels (N5-N4 included by default)
  • Built-in default deck with 100 vocabulary words (50 N5 and 50 N4)
  • Filtering by JLPT level (N5-N4)
  • Progress tracking

Installation Instructions

  1. Download the ZIP file from this release
  2. Connect your Kindle to a computer via USB
  3. Unzip the downloaded file (make sure the name is KAnki)
  4. Copy the KAnki folder and the kanki.sh script to the documents folder on your Kindle
  5. Disconnect your Kindle from the computer
  6. Open the Kindle's home screen and run the KAnki app

Known Issues

  • Japanese font not loading properly in some cases
  • UI rendering issues due to Kindle's limited CSS support

Acknowledgements

  • Inspired by the Anki spaced repetition software
  • Special thanks to PolishPenguin for their contributions
  • Thanks to the Kindle jailbreak community

This project is in active development. Contributions are welcome!