Setup: Anki

• Anki is a SRS flash card program for card reviewing and the due dates are decided by the algorithm
• Mobile is supported
• Anki Light | Dark Mode

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• Transferring from JPMN Format?
  • Check Transfer: JPMN to Lapis
• Updating your existing Lapis Format?
  • Go to Updating: Lapis Format

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Download and Install

• Install PC Anki
  • Android | iOS (Install guide is for PC only but you can use it on mobile afterwards)
• Download Anki addons

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Setting Up

1. Open Anki and create an account and profile by clicking the Sync button

   

2. Extract(?) Anki addons21.7z(Pass: lazyguide) and paste the addons21 folder to C:\Users\**YourUser**\AppData\Roaming\Anki2

   

3. Restart your Anki, then Ctrl + Shift + A OR Tools > Add-ons > Check for add-ons update

   • Update the addons then restart it again

   

4. Download Lapis format

   • Scroll down to Assets, and look for Lapis.apkg

   

5. Import Lapis.apkg to Anki (follow the image below)

   

6. Rename Lapis to Mining Deck

   

7. Go to your Deck's option(Cog icon) then copy the settings below

   • (Settings 2) Turn on FSRS

   • (Settings 2) Until after 1 month, use default parameters; after that:

     • Use Optimize current preset every month
     • (Optional) Deck's option > FSRS Helper > Reschedule all Cards

   • (Menu Bar - Top Left) Tools > Preferences and set the settings accordingly

   Settings 1Settings 2Settings 3Anki Preference Settings

   

   

   

   

8. Restart your Anki and it should be good to go

You now have an Anki Template, next is Yomitan

Proceed to Yomitan Setup

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Extra Info and Tips

Info 1: Anki Add-ons List

Anki Add-ons List (click here)

Here's the list of Anki Add-ons:

• You can search them by clicking View Add-on Page to know more about them
• Most of them are in Tools in the Taskbar

Info 2: Anki Light and Dark Mode

Anki Light and Dark Mode (click here)

To change the anki theme, go to Tools > Preferences > Theme

Info 3: Retention How To

Retention How To (click here)

If you found yourself having low retention, go to Retention How-To for anki settings suggestions and other tips

Info 4: FSRS Interval Troubleshooting Diagram

FSRS Interval Troubleshooting Diagram (click here)

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Tip 1: When Reviewing on Anki

When Reviewing on Anki (click here)

• Just use again (1 = I don't know the answer) or good (spacebar or 3 = I know the answer) button when doing the deck so you don't have to think about if it's easy (2) or hard (4)

Tip 2: Anki Pitch Accent Color

Anki Pitch Accent Color (click here)

When viewing a card, they are color assigned with the following:

Tip 3: Anki Definition Glossary switch

Anki Definition Glossary switch (click here)

When reviewing a card, you can tap the definition's left side to switch between Monolingual and Bilingual

FAQs

Question 1: Where should I put more image aside from screenshot?

Where should I put more image aside from screenshot (click here)

• You can put multiple pictures in DefinitionPicture in Anki > Browse > Select a Card

• You can paste the image while reviewing by going Edit mode or E shortcut

Question 2: Where can I ask if something is wrong with my Lapis Anki Format?

Where can I ask if something is wrong with my Lapis Anki Format? (click here)

• In Lapis' FAQ page

Question 3: How to change the styling like font or size?

How to change the styling like font or size? (click here)

• Refer here

Question 4: Can I rename the deck?

Can I rename the deck? (click here)

• Technically yes, but I wouldn't recommend; you have to resetup Yomitan's Anki Card Format and Anki's Add-on AutoReorder

Question 5: How can I use sentence card?

How can I use sentence card? (click here)

If you haven't yet, please setup Yomitan first (The next guide after this)

Okay, I've already set it up! (click here)

In your Yomitan settings > Anki > Configure Anki flashcards...

In Terms scroll down and find IsSentenceCard and put 1 then close the window

Now apply it on every profile under Editing Profile and make sure Monolingual, Bilingual, Android (Anime, LN & Manga) and Android (VN) got their config changed