The Memodack plugin helps users memorize words and phrases directly within Obsidian by integrating translation and text-to-speech features. It provides a simple syntax for defining words and their translations, allowing users to study language content efficiently. The plugin supports Google Cloud Translation and Text-to-Speech services, enabling users to quickly translate and hear words with a customizable hotkey. Users can practice their vocabulary using an interactive flashcard-style mode, accessible from the ribbon menu or command palette.
The Textfresser plugin helps German language learners build a structured vocabulary network by transforming any selected word into a detailed dictionary entry within your vault. It detects if a word is in its normal form and either generates a new entry or links it to the root form. Each word entry includes pronunciation, translation, conjugation or declension tables, and links to related grammatical or semantic variants. The plugin also supports automatic backlinking, helping you navigate between word forms like reisen, gereist, and reisender. Designed for deep linguistic exploration, it works best in a dedicated vault due to the large number of files it generates.
The Japanese Helper for Obsidian plugin simplifies the process of converting romaji into Japanese scripts directly within your notes. With just a shortcut or command palette entry, selected Latin text can be transformed into either hiragana or katakana. It smartly handles nuances like small kana, long vowels, particles, and double consonants, making it more accurate for everyday usage. The plugin is lightweight and works seamlessly in the editor, supporting custom hotkeys for quick access and optional notifications after conversion.
The Hanzi Writer plugin enhances Obsidian by adding interactive Chinese character writing blocks. It provides real-time stroke animations, writing quizzes with stroke order validation, and customizable display options to facilitate learning. Users can embed character practice blocks within notes using a simple code block configuration. The plugin supports adjustable stroke speed, delay between strokes, outline visibility, and color customization.
The Youglish plugin integrates the YouGlish widget into Obsidian, enabling users to quickly search and hear real-world pronunciations of selected words or phrases from YouTube. With access to over 50 million tracks, the plugin provides contextual audio examples to enhance pronunciation learning. By selecting a phrase and clicking the plugin icon, users can effortlessly access pronunciation insights directly within their notes.
The Zhongwen Reader plugin helps users build their Chinese vocabulary directly within their notes using hover-based translations and integrated vocab management. When enabled, hovering over Chinese text shows pinyin, simplified and traditional forms, and definitions using the CC-CEDICT dictionary. Users can highlight HSK-level vocabulary, save words and their context into a vocab list, and view this list via a dedicated sidebar. Example sentences are automatically captured when saving a word and can be added to existing entries if found in new contexts. The plugin also supports generating spaced repetition flashcards from saved vocab for use with compatible plugins.