Can illustrations make Japanese vocabulary easier to remember?

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Hi everyone! 👋

I've been building KotobaHoshi (ことば星), a free Japanese vocabulary learning app inspired by a simple idea:

One word, one illustration.

As someone learning Japanese myself, I wanted to make vocabulary learning more visual, enjoyable, and memorable.

KotobaHoshi currently includes:

  • 7,800+ JLPT N5–N1 vocabulary words

  • A unique watercolor-style illustration for every word

  • Pronunciation audio and example sentences

  • Japanese, English, and Chinese explanations

  • FSRS-based spaced repetition

The first version is already live at 🌸

I'm curious: Do visual illustrations help you remember new vocabulary? Or do you prefer traditional flashcards?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions before our Product Hunt launch! 🌟

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