Words and cards
Word lists, card creation and importing.
- How do you add vocabulary to Tomaru from other mobile apps?Tomaru integrates with Android and iOS system text selection, allowing you to translate words, view usage details, and add complete flashcards directly into your FSRS-6 schedule without leaving your current app.
- What information is on a Tomaru flashcard and why does it matter?Every field on a Tomaru flashcard addresses a specific learning challenge, moving you from basic word recognition to active usage through example sentences, native explanations, grammar notes, and audio.
- How do you turn phrases you want to say into flashcards in Tomaru?Tomaru lets you ask how to say specific sentences, breaking down translations into structural grammar patterns and converting them into scheduled flashcards so you retain the underlying language rules.
- How do you create text and image occlusion flashcards manually?Tomaru lets you create custom text cards and image occlusion flashcards directly on your phone, providing built-in masking tools so you can test spatial memory without third-party desktop software.
- How do you import decks and history from Anki?Tomaru allows you to import Anki .apkg files directly through the web app settings, preserving your decks, cards, and historical review logs so your spaced repetition schedule continues seamlessly.
- What official word lists are available in Tomaru and what is on their cards?Tomaru provides an official library of over 410,000 cards across over 150 free public word lists, featuring structured grammar notes in your native language, example sentences, and natural audio.
- How does personal reading turn reviewed vocabulary into reading fluency?Tomaru generates personalized reading passages built from words you have already reviewed, bridging the gap between isolated card recall and real-world comprehension by adding controlled stretch words to your reading.
- How do you turn text and photos into flashcards in Tomaru?Tomaru lets you create complete flashcards from pasted text or photos. The app breaks text into dictionary-form words, highlights existing vocabulary to prevent duplicates, and reuses official library entries to generate complete cards.
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