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Setup: Anki

  • This is an archive for when we need to manually update JPMN Note again to setup our Anki
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  • 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

Download and Install

  • Install PC Anki 23.12.1 Qt6 (Please don't use Qt5)
    • Android | iOS (Install guide is for PC only but you can use it on mobile afterwards)
  • Download Anki addons
  • Download and Install Git > 64-bit setup
    • Then choose Windows/mac INSTALLER 64bit and install

    Download python (3.10.xx ONLY) located at the bottom of the page

    Check 'Add Python to PATH' (click here)

    Add Python to PATH

Setting Up

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

    Anki Sync

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

    Anki Addons

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

    • Update the addons then restart it again

    Anki Addons Update

  4. Open command prompt by windows key or search bar > Type cmd or command prompt

    • Click the Copy button and simply Paste this into command prompt then enter
    • Make sure to have Anki opened
    Command Line (click here) 
    git clone "https://github.com/arbyste/jp-mining-note.git"
cd jp-mining-note
git checkout dev

python tools\install.py

    git clone "https://github.com/arbyste/jp-mining-note.git"
cd jp-mining-note
git checkout dev

# You may have to use `python3` instead of `python`.
python tools/install.py

  5. In Anki after installing the deck, rename JPMN-Examples to Mining Deck

    JPMN Rename

  6. Go to: C:\Users\**YourUser**\AppData\Roaming\Anki2\**YourAnkiName**\collection.media

    • Search _jpmn-options

      JPMN Options

    • Edit and replace the config with the one below (open in notepad)

      _jpmn-options config (click here) 
      window.JPMNOptions = {

    // Insert any runtime options here! They should be of the form:
    //
    //     "key": value,
    //
    // Some common examples are shown below.

    // Enables colored pitch accent
    "autoPitchAccent.coloredPitchAccent.enabled": true,

    // Enables image blur
    "imgStylizer.mainImage.blur.enabled": true,

    // Hides the first line of most definitions, as well as the number in the list
    "blockquotes.simplifyDefinitions.enabled": true,

// ==========================================================================
    // = keybinds =
// ==========================================================================

    // RESERVED KEYS (by anki):
    // - e (edit)
    // - r (replay)
    // - t (stats)
    // - y (sync)
    // - i (card info)
    // - o (options)
    // - a (add)
    // - s (idk exactly what this does tbh)
    // - d (deck)
    // - f (filtered deck options)
    // - v (play recorded voice)
    // - b (browse)
    // - m (menu)
    // - 1, 2, 3, 4 (again, hard, good, easy)
    // - 5 (pause audio)
    // - 6 (audio -5s)
    // - 7 (audio +5s)
    // - space (good)
    // - enter (good)
    //
    // RESERVED KEYS (by AJT Flexible grading):
    // - u (undo)
    // - h, j, k, l: hard / again / good / easy
    //
    // FREE KEYS:
    // - (left)  q w g z x c
    // - (right) p n 8 9 0 , . ; ' [ ]
    //
    // If you want to customize the keybinds, you must find the exact key code
    // that corresponds to your key. To do so, set "debug-level" to 0, press the
    // desired key(s), and look at the bottom of the debug log (under the info
    // circle) within the note. You may need to scroll down.

    "keybinds.enabled": true,

    // Keybind to toggle between showing the sentence and word on click and hover cards.
    // Equivalent to either clicking on the sentence/word on a click card,
    // or hovering over the word on a hover card.
    "keybinds.toggleHybridSentence": ["KeyN"],

    // Keybind to toggle between showing the tested word in a raw sentence card.
    // Equivalent to clicking on the "show" button.
    // This is the same as the above because both should never happen at the same time.
    "keybinds.toggleHighlightWord": ["KeyN"],

    // Keybind to toggle a vocab card's full sentence display (front side).
    // Techinically can be Shift / n as it doesn't interfere with the other two above.
    "keybinds.toggleFrontFullSentenceDisplay": ["Quote"],

    "keybinds.playSentenceAudio": ["KeyP"],

    "keybinds.playWordAudio": ["KeyR"],

    // Equivalent to toggling the hint show/hide
    "keybinds.toggleHintDisplay": ["Period"],

    "keybinds.toggleSecondaryDefinitionsDisplay": ["KeyQ"],

    "keybinds.toggleAdditionalNotesDisplay": ["BracketRight"],

    "keybinds.toggleExtraDefinitionsDisplay": ["KeyW"],

    "keybinds.toggleExtraInfoDisplay": ["BracketLeft"],
}

  7. In Anki: Browse > on the left side under Note Type > JP Mining Note > Card... > Styling > Scroll down to the bottom

    • Paste The Anki Styling config AFTER the INSERT CUSTOM CSS BELOW line
      • Editing only 1 card is enough for this to take effect on everything

    Custom CSS

    Anki Styling config (click here) 
    .glossary-text ol li[data-details="旺文社国語辞典 第十一版"] .dict-group__tag-list {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="旺文社国語辞典 第十一版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="旺文社国語辞典 第十一版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line-break {
    display: none;
}


.glossary-text ol li[data-details="三省堂国語辞典　第七版"] .dict-group__tag-list {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="三省堂国語辞典　第七版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="三省堂国語辞典　第七版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line-break {
    display: none;
}


.glossary-text ol li[data-details="実用日本語表現辞典"] .dict-group__tag-list {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="実用日本語表現辞典"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="実用日本語表現辞典"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line-break {
    display: none;
}


.glossary-text ol li[data-details="新明解国語辞典　第八版"] .dict-group__tag-list {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="新明解国語辞典　第八版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="新明解国語辞典　第八版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line-break {
    display: none;
}


.glossary-text ol li[data-details="明鏡国語辞典 第二版"] .dict-group__tag-list {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="明鏡国語辞典 第二版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="明鏡国語辞典 第二版"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line-break {
    display: none;
}


.glossary-text ol li[data-details="JMdict (English)"] .dict-group__tag-list {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="JMdict (English)"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line {
    display: none;
}
.glossary-text ol li[data-details="JMdict (English)"] .dict-group__glossary--first-line-break {
    display: none;
}


.glossary-text--primary-definition ol {
    list-style: none;
    padding-left: 0em;
}

  8. Go to your Deck's option then copy the settings below

    • (Top left) Tools > Preferences and set the settings accordingly
    • (Settings 3) Turn on FSRS with a minimum desired and SM2 retention of 0.80, then use Optimize FSRS Parameters and Compute Optimal Retention every month
      • Tools > FSRS4Anki Helper for more personalized options like Load Balancer
      • Until 1000 reviews, you can't generate your own parameters and you will be using the defaults

    Anki Preference Settings

    Anki Settings 1

    Anki Settings 2

    Anki Settings 3

    Anki Settings 4

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

You now have an Anki Template, next is Yomitan

Proceed to Yomitan Setup

If you have any problems check FAQs or contact me on Discord: xelieu

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

Anki Add-Ons

Info 2: Anki Light and Dark Mode

Anki Light and Dark Mode (click here)

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

Anki 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

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 Keyboard Shortcuts

Anki Keyboard Shortcuts (click here)

When viewing a card, you can use shortcuts to expand for more info:

  • Q : Secondary Definition
  • W : Extra Definition
  • [ : Extra Info

Tip 3: Anki Pitch Accent Color

Anki Pitch Accent Color (click here)

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

Pitch Accent Reference

FAQs

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

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

  • Put it in PrimaryDefinitionPicture in Anki

  • 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 JPMN Anki Format?

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

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

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

  • In the same way as Step 7, on the card's styling tab

  • Scroll down until you find /* ================ jp-mining-note: INSERT CUSTOM CSS BELOW ================ */

  • Changing anything not below that specific line of code will be reverted back once you updated the note

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