Blog — Memzle

Memory Palace vs. Keyword Mnemonic: Which Works Better for Japanese?

Two well-known memory techniques, one question: which fits learning Japanese better? An honest comparison, and when to use each.

If you've been grinding a flashcard deck and words still don't stick, the deck isn't the problem. What's missing from each card is. Here's the fix.

You know what a kanji means the second you see it, but can't read it aloud. Here's why flashcards often don't fix that, and what does.

Seven memory techniques for learning kanji, ordered by how much research backs each one, and how to combine them for the best results.

Ten real keyword-mnemonic examples for Japanese vocabulary from the Memzle app, each with its sound-alike bridge, story and illustration.

WaniKani is great for kanji, but it isn't the only way to learn Japanese vocabulary. What to look for in an alternative, plus three honest options.

Forgetting new vocabulary isn't a sign of a bad memory — it's how memory works. Why words slip away, and the fix that actually sticks.

The memory technique behind fast vocabulary learning: how it works, the research behind it, and how to use it for Japanese.