Struggling with Vocabulary? Build a 15-Minute "Memorization Loop"

1. Vocabulary is about "Systems," not just Effort
If you feel like you aren't making progress with vocabulary, it's likely not a lack of memory, but a lack of a structured review system. By dedicating just 15 minutes a day to a specific "loop," you can naturally expand your vocabulary.

2. The Basic 15-Minute Loop
First 5 Minutes: 10 New Words (Meaning + Short Examples)
Briefly go over 10 new words. Don't overthink them; the goal is simply to introduce yourself to them.

Next 5 Minutes: The "Yesterday's 10" Test
Test yourself on the words you learned yesterday. Realizing "I forgot this!" is actually the best trigger for your brain to store information.

Final 5 Minutes: The 1-Week Review
Re-check words you studied a week ago. This three-tier cycle is what transforms short-term memory into long-term knowledge.

3. Two Tips to Boost Retention
Tip 1: Prioritize "Recalling" over Writing
Don't waste time making your notebook look pretty. The brain remembers better by trying to "recall" a meaning when looking at a word, rather than mindlessly copying it down.

Tip 2: Keep Example Sentences "Short and Simple"
Long examples take too much time to digest. Start with the bare minimum—a simple "Noun + Verb" phrase—to understand the basic usage pattern.

4. Summary: Testing is the Logical Way to Grow
Increasing your vocabulary doesn't require hours of study; it requires a daily system.

The vocabulary courses at Rapid Japanese (Beta) are specifically designed to prioritize "Output through Testing." Integrate our training into your 15-minute loop and see the results for yourself.

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