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Update - Accounts and Modals
Posted by Michael - July 25, 2025, 9:55 AM
Hey everyone! How is the Japanese study going? I hope great!
I made some changes to the site, to make it easier to use, and also to add some things that were left out due to oversight. Some feedback from you has been much appreciated.
- When clicking on kanji or radicals on their respective lists, modals that open have been removed in favor of a direct link to the kanji or radical page. Initially I thought it may be nicer to get the info quickly through the modal, but I realize back buttons exist, and it's more valuable to get all the info directly.
- URL parameters have been added to reach specific kanji lists immediately, without going through the menus every time.
- Account deletion is now possible through the profile. Though I hate to see you go, I realize not having that option adds unnecessary burden to users. So now you can delete your account whenever you want. You will need to reenter your password though, and all deletions are final. No recovering those study records after you are gone!
- Change your cookie consent from the profile. I realized that after you select to consent or not on the initial banner, there was no way to change that decision, so I added the option to the profile.
I will make some more changes to the splash page in the next couple days / weeks, and move the current logged in index page to a study subsection, so we can get some more immediately interesting things to do to study those kanji on the front page!
It's really hot here in Japan right now, if you live in an area with extreme summer heat, make sure to get those fluids and stay in safe areas as much as you can!
Until next time!
Michael
I made some changes to the site, to make it easier to use, and also to add some things that were left out due to oversight. Some feedback from you has been much appreciated.
- When clicking on kanji or radicals on their respective lists, modals that open have been removed in favor of a direct link to the kanji or radical page. Initially I thought it may be nicer to get the info quickly through the modal, but I realize back buttons exist, and it's more valuable to get all the info directly.
- URL parameters have been added to reach specific kanji lists immediately, without going through the menus every time.
- Account deletion is now possible through the profile. Though I hate to see you go, I realize not having that option adds unnecessary burden to users. So now you can delete your account whenever you want. You will need to reenter your password though, and all deletions are final. No recovering those study records after you are gone!
- Change your cookie consent from the profile. I realized that after you select to consent or not on the initial banner, there was no way to change that decision, so I added the option to the profile.
I will make some more changes to the splash page in the next couple days / weeks, and move the current logged in index page to a study subsection, so we can get some more immediately interesting things to do to study those kanji on the front page!
It's really hot here in Japan right now, if you live in an area with extreme summer heat, make sure to get those fluids and stay in safe areas as much as you can!
Until next time!
Michael
Welcome to the new YYK!
Posted by Michael - July 14, 2025, 3:08 PM
Hello everyone!
I'm excited to announce that the new version of Yes, You KANJI! is finally live!
You may know that the original site began as my final project for CS50x back in 2022. After finishing the course, I spent a few months turning it into a real, working website using Flask. It brought my idea to life, but I’ll be honest: my programming skills were still pretty limited at the time, and it showed.
Fast forward to today, and the new YYK is rebuilt from the ground up using Django. It’s faster, more flexible, and packed with features designed to help you study Japanese your way.
You can now switch between basic mode, for a clean and simple experience, or advanced mode if you want to see all options up front. No more limitations! Study as many kanji or words per day as you like. Of course, I recommend pacing yourself so you don’t burn out… but hey, I’m not your mom. If you want a second study session, go for it!
Your study limits will still be saved, but you can go beyond them anytime. The same goes for reviews: do as many as you want, whenever you want.
As for courses: They’re gone! Instead, you can directly study any kanji set you like: Jouyou, Jinmeiyou, Kanken, and then reinforce what you’ve learned through vocabulary.
Want to stay focused? The separate JLPT mode lets you study only within a curated JLPT environment and all your kanji progress carries over if you later switch tracks.
There are tons of new features to explore, and as always, studying and reviewing is completely free for as long as I can afford to keep it that way.
Returning users can log in with their old credentials and register an email address to transfer their accounts. Don’t worry! Your study records are still there.
You now also have more control over your study records than ever. You can mark content as "known" to skip it, or archive records you’re comfortable with and no longer want to see.
Thanks for sticking with me and supporting YYK. Whether you're here for the first time or returning after a break, I hope the new features make your studies more effective, and maybe even a little more fun. As always, I have tested and tested. I will be notified automatically of server errors, but if you find anything else amiss, please don't hesitate to let me know! Thank you.
よろしくお願いします！
Michael
I'm excited to announce that the new version of Yes, You KANJI! is finally live!
You may know that the original site began as my final project for CS50x back in 2022. After finishing the course, I spent a few months turning it into a real, working website using Flask. It brought my idea to life, but I’ll be honest: my programming skills were still pretty limited at the time, and it showed.
Fast forward to today, and the new YYK is rebuilt from the ground up using Django. It’s faster, more flexible, and packed with features designed to help you study Japanese your way.
You can now switch between basic mode, for a clean and simple experience, or advanced mode if you want to see all options up front. No more limitations! Study as many kanji or words per day as you like. Of course, I recommend pacing yourself so you don’t burn out… but hey, I’m not your mom. If you want a second study session, go for it!
Your study limits will still be saved, but you can go beyond them anytime. The same goes for reviews: do as many as you want, whenever you want.
As for courses: They’re gone! Instead, you can directly study any kanji set you like: Jouyou, Jinmeiyou, Kanken, and then reinforce what you’ve learned through vocabulary.
Want to stay focused? The separate JLPT mode lets you study only within a curated JLPT environment and all your kanji progress carries over if you later switch tracks.
There are tons of new features to explore, and as always, studying and reviewing is completely free for as long as I can afford to keep it that way.
Returning users can log in with their old credentials and register an email address to transfer their accounts. Don’t worry! Your study records are still there.
You now also have more control over your study records than ever. You can mark content as "known" to skip it, or archive records you’re comfortable with and no longer want to see.
Thanks for sticking with me and supporting YYK. Whether you're here for the first time or returning after a break, I hope the new features make your studies more effective, and maybe even a little more fun. As always, I have tested and tested. I will be notified automatically of server errors, but if you find anything else amiss, please don't hesitate to let me know! Thank you.
よろしくお願いします！
Michael
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