Topic
memory
3 articles on memory for Japanese learners.
Why Does This Word Mean That? Cotobara's Japanese Word Breakdowns
Cotobara entries explain the word: kanji components, how the parts combine, a mental model, usage notes, etymology. Why that beats memorizing a gloss.
Spaced Repetition for Japanese: A Beginner's Guide
What spaced repetition is, why it suits Japanese vocabulary better than any other subject, and how to use an SRS daily without drowning in reviews.
Why You Can Recognize Kanji but Can't Recall the Words
You know the word when you see it, but it never comes when you need it. Why recognition without recall is the most common Japanese plateau, and the fix.