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@@ -8,19 +8,12 @@ apart in its goal of being a all-encompassing learning tool as opposed to a mere natural evolution of the [Yomichan](https://foosoft.net/projects/yomichan) plugin that I developed for Anki when I began learning Japanese in early 2011. -<iframe width="800" height="500" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/90_A1VpTnMk" allowfullscreen></iframe> - ## Requirements ## For basic functionality: * [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/) -For automatic flash card creation: - -* [AnkiConnect](https://foosoft.net/projects/anki-connect/) -* [Anki](http://ankisrs.net/) - For development: * [7-Zip](http://www.7-zip.org/) @@ -38,11 +31,6 @@ support and feedback encourages continued development of this tool. [](https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/yomichan/ogmnaimimemjmbakcfefmnahgdfhfami) -## Usage ## - -Yomichan can be used as a standalone extension, or in conjunction with [Anki](http://ankisrs.net) via -[AnkiConnect](https://foosoft.net/projects/anki-connect). - ### Basic Functionality ### 1. Left-click on the  icon to enable or disable Yomichan for the current browser instance. @@ -54,17 +42,45 @@ Yomichan can be used as a standalone extension, or in conjunction with [Anki](ht ### 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 #### + +Installing the AnkiConnect plugin for Anki is the preferred way of enabling automatic flashcard creation in Yomichan. + 1. Open the *Install Add-on* dialog by selecting *Tools* > *Add-ons* > *Browse & Install* in Anki. 2. Input *2055492159* into the text box labeled *Code* and press the *OK* button to proceed. 3. Restart Anki when prompted to do so in order to complete the installation of AnkiConnect. -4. In Chrome, open the Yomichan options page by right-clicking the  icon and selecting *Options*. -5. Check the *Enable AnkiConnect* checkbox in the *General Options* group. -6. Activate the *Terms* or the *Kanji* tab, depending on the type of card template you wish to configure. -7. Select the Anki deck and model to use when creating new cards (see the [Anki Manual](http://ankisrs.net/docs/manual.html) for more details). -8. Populate the model fields with markup representing contextual properties for the current vocabulary term or Kanji: + +When using AnkiConnect, Anki must be kept running in the background for automatic flashcard creation to function. + +#### 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 +running to running in the background, some features are not supported due to technical limitations: + +* Preventing the creation of duplicate flashcards. +* Embedding audio in flashcards via the `{audio}` marker. + +Your AnkiWeb login information must specified on the options page to make use of automatic flashcard creation. Note +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 #### + +Before flashcards can be automatically created through Yomichan, Anki must be configured as follows: + +1. In Chrome, open the Yomichan options page by right-clicking the  icon and selecting *Options*. +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). @@ -78,15 +94,20 @@ Yomichan can be used as a standalone extension, or in conjunction with [Anki](ht * `{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. -9. Click on the  icon to add the current expression using Kanji (e.g. 食べる). -10. Click on the  icon to add the current expression using the reading alone (e.g. たべる). +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). +6. Click on the  icon to add the current expression using the reading alone (e.g. たべる). 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). ## Frequently Asked Questions ## * **Is it possible to use Yomichan with files saved locally on my computer?** It in order to be able use Yomichan with local files, you must first tick the *Allow access to file URLs* checkbox - for Yomichan on the chrome extensions page. + for Yomichan on the chrome extensions page. Due to restrictions placed on browser extensions by Chrome, it will + likely never be possible to use Yomichan with PDF files. * **When are you going to port Yomichan to $MYBROWSER?** |