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Tokyo Travel Basics deck cover art

Tokyo Travel Basics

by Mei

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Anime Phrases deck cover art

Anime Phrases

by Yuto

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Business Japanese deck cover art

Business Japanese

by Ren

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Japanese for Tokyo deck cover artJapanese for TokyoYby Yuki2.3k learners · 42 likes+ Add
Casual Japanese deck cover artCasual JapaneseHby Hana1.5k learners · 58 likes+ Add
Anime Vocabulary deck cover artAnime VocabularyRby Ren642 learners · 31 likes+ Add
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Kotatabi schedules every review with FSRS-6, the open spaced repetition algorithm behind the best memory apps. Each card carries its own memory state, so intervals adapt to you instead of following a fixed calendar.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kotatabi?
Kotatabi is a gamified language learning app that uses spaced repetition to help you remember vocabulary long-term. It supports Japanese, Spanish and English, with AI-built flashcard decks, daily streaks, XP, coins and weekly leagues.
How do AI-built decks work?
Describe what you want to learn (e.g. "Japanese food vocabulary" or "Spanish travel phrases") and the AI generates a complete flashcard deck with words, readings, example sentences and audio. You can edit any card after generation.
Is Kotatabi free?
Yes. Kotatabi is free to use with no ads. You can create decks, review cards, earn XP and compete in leagues without paying. Premium cosmetic items (themes, avatar frames) are available for purchase with coins earned through studying.
How is it different from Anki?
Anki is powerful but complex. Kotatabi is simpler, with a cleaner interface, built-in gamification (streaks, XP, leagues) and social features. The spaced repetition engine is similar, but Kotatabi handles scheduling automatically so you don't need to configure anything. Think of it as Anki with a better default experience.
How does spaced repetition work?
Your brain forgets information at a predictable rate, called the forgetting curve. Spaced repetition interrupts this by showing you each word just before you'd forget it. Over time, the intervals get longer as the memory strengthens. This is the most evidence-backed technique for moving vocabulary into long-term memory.
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