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Organized by source
Keep vocabulary grouped by the book, manga, lesson, or podcast where you found each word. Context is part of what makes a meaning retrievable later.
Vocabulary practice for serious learners
Learn words
the way they stick.
Save vocabulary from the language you're studying, review it with active recall, and let smart timing do the rest. Built around how memory actually works.
Free plan available · No credit card required
Vocalibry
Built on three principles of effective vocabulary learning
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Active recall
Producing a word from memory — not just recognizing it — is what turns short-term exposure into long-term knowledge.
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Spaced review
Returning to a word just before you'd forget it is far more effective than daily drilling or never coming back at all.
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Context
Words learned in isolation fade quickly. Keeping a word tied to the sentence or book where you found it anchors the meaning.
Everything you need for serious vocabulary practice
No deck management. No configuration. Save a word, review it, and let the system handle the rest.
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Flashcards and typed quizzes
Practice producing the translation before the answer appears. Typing is harder than clicking — and that difficulty is exactly the point.
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Smart review timing
Your review queue resurfaces words just before you'd forget them, so every session is efficient and nothing gets permanently buried.
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Both directions
Study target-to-English and English-to-target. Recognizing a word and being able to produce it from English are two very different skills.
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Visible progress
Streaks, quiz history, and word counts give you a concrete record of your study. Progress you can see is progress that keeps you returning.
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Designed for Japanese
Kanji, kana, romaji, and English meanings in one card, reviewable in both directions. Built around how Japanese vocabulary actually works.
How it works
A simple, repeatable loop that moves vocabulary from "I looked it up" to "I actually know it."
Step 01
Save words as you find them
When you look up a word while reading, watching, or studying, add it to your list. Attach the English meaning, a reading, or an example sentence.
Create a free account →Step 02
Review with active recall
Practice each word with flashcards or typed quizzes. The app prioritizes words you've missed most recently so every session is high signal.
See the study modes →Step 03
Build vocabulary that holds
Words you retrieve from memory — not just recognize — move into long-term storage. You stop re-looking up the same words and start knowing them.
Start learning now →Japanese study
Built for English speakers learning Japanese
Save kanji and kana with readings, English meanings, and example sentences. Review Japanese-to-English or English-to-Japanese. Every card is designed around how Japanese vocabulary actually works.
- Japanese → English recall
- English → Japanese production
- Kanji, kana, romaji, and readings
- Words organized by book and chapter
From learners who made it stick
"I used to look up the same kanji four times and still forget it. Now I actually remember words because I review them at the right moment."
Sarah K.
Japanese learner, two years in
"The English-to-Japanese direction is what I was missing. Recognizing a word and being able to produce it from English are completely different skills."
Marcus T.
Preparing for JLPT N3
"My words stay tied to the book I'm reading, which makes meanings feel real and grounded. Context really is everything."
Yuki N.
Learning Japanese through manga
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you need more room to grow.
Free
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Free forever
Start for free- Up to 100 saved words
- Flashcards and typed quizzes
- Smart Review queue
- Word tracking by book and chapter
- Ad-free experience
- Unlimited saved words
Pro
$6/ month
Unlimited words, no ads
Start Pro- Unlimited saved words
- Flashcards and typed quizzes
- Smart Review queue
- Word tracking by book and chapter
- Ad-free experience
Questions
Who is Vocalibry for?
English-speaking language learners who want a disciplined, low-friction way to review vocabulary from real input — books, manga, videos, lessons, or class notes.
How is this different from Anki?
Anki is powerful but requires significant setup and ongoing deck management. Vocalibry is focused: save a word, review it, move on. No configuration, no card design — just the practice loop.
Which languages can I study?
The app supports English vocabulary books and Japanese-English study books with full kanji, kana, reading, and romaji support. It is best suited for English speakers learning Japanese.
Is the free plan genuinely useful?
Yes. Every study feature — flashcards, typed quizzes, Smart Review — is included in the free plan for up to 100 saved words. Most beginners won't exceed that limit for several months.
Can I review English to Japanese as well?
Yes. You can practice Japanese-to-English (see the kanji, recall the English meaning) and English-to-Japanese (see the English, produce the Japanese). Both directions are available on every plan.
Start remembering
the words you find.
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