Ready to master real Japanese words the fun way?
Ace Your Japanese! is a 2-deck bundle of beautifully illustrated playing cards that help you remember the 108 most essential Japanese words—while playing any classic card game.
Each card features Kanji, Hiragana, Romaji, English, a playful illustration, and a QR code linking to native audio and a quick learning video.
Ended: Kickstarter
Most textbooks drown you in low-value vocab. These two 54-card poker decks (Part 1 & Part 2) teach words you’ll actually use.
Play any classic card game while the words sink in.
Emotion-powered memory - fun + repetition beats rote study.
Scan & learn - each card links to a 60-sec video with native audio, a real sentence, and a cultural tip.
Data-driven list - 108 “best-of” words drawn from a 200-word frequency study.
This physical set includes Part One + Part Two = 108 essential words, drawn from a carefully researched list of 200 high-frequency, high-impact Japanese words.
Each card features:
Kanji + Hiragana + Romaji + English + Illustration + QR code
Scan the QR code to access short learning videos with:
🎤Native pronunciation
🎌Real sentence examples
💡Quick tips & cultural notes
Online preview:
🔗 Watch the full YouTube Shorts Playlist: Core 200 Words
These cards aren’t based on textbooks - they’re based on actual language use and curated feedback. We put in the work so you can focus on words that matter.
✅ Balanced Utility - Useful verbs like 寝る (sleep), adjectives like 寒い (cold)
🎎Cultural Nuance - Common expressions like いただきます and おめでとう
⚡Focused Efficiency - Every word selected to maximize learning and retention
🔗 Read the research behind this word list – Why my core 200 words beat traditional textbooks
Card size: 60 × 97 mm (poker size)
Box Dimensions (with deck inside): 10 cm × 2 cm × 6 cm
Total Weight (deck + box): 108 grams (Total bundle ≈ 216 g)
Material: 305 gsm paper, double-sided durable gloss varnish
The decks are fully playable as traditional cards and double as a learning tool—designed for durability, portability, and visual appeal.