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@@ -5,8 +5,7 @@ texts which would be otherwise too difficult tackle. This extension was inspired [Rikaichan](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/rikaichan/) and [Rikaikun](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/rikaikun/jipdnfibhldikgcjhfnomkfpcebammhp?hl=en), but it stands apart in its goal of being a all-encompassing learning tool as opposed to a mere browser-based dictionary. It is the -natural evolution of the [Yomichan](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan) plugin that I developed for Anki when I began learning Japanese -in early 2011. +evolution of the [Yomichan](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan) plugin that I developed for Anki when I began studying Japanese. ## Requirements ## @@ -31,7 +30,7 @@ support and feedback encourages continued development of this tool. [](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/yomichan/ogmnaimimemjmbakcfefmnahgdfhfami) -### Basic Functionality ### +## Basic Functionality ## 1. Left-click on the  icon to enable or disable Yomichan for the current browser instance. 2. Right-click on the  icon and select *Options* to display the Yomichan options page. @@ -40,13 +39,13 @@ support and feedback encourages continued development of this tool. 5. Click on the Kanji links in the definition window to view additional information about those characters. 6. Click on the  icon to hear the term pronounced by a native speaker. -### Anki Integration ### +## Anki Integration ## Yomichan features automatic flashcard creation for [Anki](http://ankisrs.net/), a free application designed to help you retain knowledge. While the [AnkiConnect](https://foosoft.net/projects/anki-connect/) plugin offers the best experience, it is also possible to create flashcards through [AnkiWeb](https://ankiweb.net/), provided you already have an account. -#### Using AnkiConnect #### +### Using AnkiConnect ### Installing the AnkiConnect plugin for Anki is the preferred way of enabling automatic flashcard creation in Yomichan. @@ -56,7 +55,7 @@ Installing the AnkiConnect plugin for Anki is the preferred way of enabling auto When using AnkiConnect, Anki must be kept running in the background for automatic flashcard creation to function. -#### Using AnkiWeb #### +### Using AnkiWeb ### Yomichan is able to create flashcards directly on AnkiWeb, assuming you have [registered an account](https://ankiweb.net/account/register). While this method can be convenient as it does not require Anki to be @@ -69,7 +68,7 @@ Your AnkiWeb login information must specified on the options page to make use of that AnkiWeb will temporarily block your IP address if there are too many login attempts; if this happens, just try again after waiting for about an hour. -#### Flashcard Configuration #### +### Flashcard Configuration ### Before flashcards can be automatically created through Yomichan, Anki must be configured as follows: @@ -77,23 +76,32 @@ Before flashcards can be automatically created through Yomichan, Anki must be co 2. Activate the *Terms* or the *Kanji* tab, depending on the type of card template you wish to configure. 3. Select the Anki deck and model to use when creating new flashcards (see the [Anki Manual](http://ankisrs.net/docs/manual.html) for more details). 4. Populate the model fields with markup representing contextual properties for the current vocabulary term or Kanji: - * **Term Markers** - * `{audio}`: Audio sample of a native speaker's pronunciation in MP3 format (if available). - * `{expression}`: Term written in Kanji (will be written in Kana if Kanji is not available). - * `{expression-furigana}`: Term written in Kanji with Furigana displayed above it (e.g. <ruby>日本語<rt>にほんご</rt></ruby>). - * `{glossary-list}`: List of definitions with items expressed as a numbered list. - * `{glossary}`: List of definitions with items delimited using semicolons. - * `{reading}`: Kana reading for the term (empty for terms where the expression is the reading). - * `{sentence}`: Sentence, quote, or phrase in which the term appears in the source content. - * `{tags}`: Grammar and usage tags providing additional information about the term. - * `{url}`: Address of the web page in which the current vocabulary term appeared in. - * **Kanji Markers** - * `{character}`: Unicode glyph representing the current Kanji. - * `{glossary-list}`: List of definitions with items expressed as a numbered list. - * `{glossary}`: List of definitions with items delimited using semicolons. - * `{kunyomi}`: Kunyomi (Japanese reading) for the current Kanji expressed in Katakana. - * `{onyomi}`: Onyomi (Chinese reading) for the current Kanji expressed in Hiragana. - * `{url}`: Address of the web page in which the current vocabulary term appeared in. + + #### Markers for term tags #### + + Marker | Description + -------|------------ + `{audio}` | Audio sample of a native speaker's pronunciation in MP3 format (if available). + `{expression}` | Term written in Kanji (will be written in Kana if Kanji is not available). + `{expression-furigana}` | Term written in Kanji with Furigana displayed above it (e.g. <ruby>日本語<rt>にほんご</rt></ruby>). + `{glossary-list}` | List of definitions with items expressed as a numbered list. + `{glossary}` | List of definitions with items delimited using semicolons. + `{reading}` | Kana reading for the term (empty for terms where the expression is the reading). + `{sentence}` | Sentence, quote, or phrase in which the term appears in the source content. + `{tags}` | Grammar and usage tags providing additional information about the term. + `{url}` | Address of the web page in which the current vocabulary term appeared in. + + #### Markers for Kanji tags #### + + Marker | Description + -------|------------ + `{character}` | Unicode glyph representing the current Kanji. + `{glossary-list}` | List of definitions with items expressed as a numbered list. + `{glossary}` | List of definitions with items delimited using semicolons. + `{kunyomi}` | Kunyomi (Japanese reading) for the current Kanji expressed in Katakana. + `{onyomi}` | Onyomi (Chinese reading) for the current Kanji expressed in Hiragana. + `{url}` | Address of the web page in which the current vocabulary term appeared in. + 5. Click on the  icon to add the current expression using Kanji (e.g. 食べる). If the icon appears grayed out, this means that a new flashcard cannot be created with the current configuration (please verify your Anki deck and model settings). |