Anki Kaishi 15k

Unlike the Core decks, Kaishi shows you the pitch accent for every word using the standard numbering system (0,1,2,3,4,5). If you want to sound like a native speaker later (at the 15k level), fixing your pitch now is essential. Kaishi builds the neural pathways early.

Now, you become the deck creator.

By mining your own 15k, you are essentially creating a personalized "Kaishi 15k" deck. It will be better than a pre-made one because it contains words relevant to your interests (train terminology? cooking? fantasy RPG?). anki kaishi 15k

Mistake #1: Treating it like a 15k deck. Do not try to "unlock" all 1,500 cards at once. Anki’s algorithm fails when you have 300 new cards pending. Be consistent. Unlike the Core decks, Kaishi shows you the

Mistake #2: Ignoring pitch accent. Kaishi includes pitch graphs for a reason. Do not skip them. Spend 3 seconds per card looking at the pitch pattern. Your speaking will be unrecognizably better in 6 months. By mining your own 15k, you are essentially

Mistake #3: Not adjusting the template. The default card styling is beautiful, but you may want to move the audio button to the front or add a "notes" field. Learn basic Anki HTML/CSS – it takes 10 minutes.

Mistake #4: Relying solely on Kaishi for grammar. Vocabulary is useless without grammar. Use Tae Kim's Guide, Cure Dolly (YouTube), or Bunpro alongside the deck. Kaishi sentences are best understood with N5 grammar.