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Japanese reading app with vocab tracking

An app for learning Japanese by reading web articles, tracking known vocabulary and kanji, and syncing with flashcards.

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Software and apps
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Subscriptions
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Startup cost (estimate)
$1k to $10kLow confidence
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Time it takes (estimate)
Part-timeLow confidence
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Where
Online
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Coding
Needs coding
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Source
Hacker NewsComment by wahnfrieden in “Ask HN: Those making $500/month on side projects in 2024 – Show and tell”, January 23, 2024

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