QUARTET: Intermediate (Complete Edition)

This deck build is specially crafted for QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills.

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Deck is compatible as of 2023 Errata.
QUARTET 1 Errata
QUARTET 2 Errata

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1.0 Introduction
QUARTET 1 = N3 Level (approx.)
QUARTET 2 = N2 Level (approx.)

While maintaining the original definitions; notes, examples, and references adapted from:
＊ Kenkyusha J-E 5th Edition
＊ 大辞林
＊ 故事ことわ＊ざ＆四字熟語辞典
＊ 大辞泉 and プログレッシブ和英中辞典 via Goo and Kotobank
＊ 日本人がよく使う日本語会話オノマトペ基本表現 180
＊ 角川まんが学習シリーズ　のびーる国語　四字熟語
＊ 角川まんが学習シリーズ　のびーる国語　慣用句
＊ 角川まんが学習シリーズ　のびーる国語　ことわざ
＊ 小学生のための ことわざをおぼえる辞典
＊ 新完全マスター語彙 日本語能力試験N3-N1

This is a complete deck that include every possible word found in this Quartet series aside from 読解 and 漢字 lists found in the supplementary booklets. Entries for four-character idioms, proverbs, onomatopoeia, and idioms are fully English translated and comes with lots of English-friendly examples to learn. Some known anime characters are included like:

1. Mio, Yukko, Mai; Nano*, Professor, and Mr. Sakamoto (Nichijou)
   
2. Nishikata and Takagi: Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san
   
3. Aoba and Nene*: New Game!
   Note: The following names with an asterisk (*) is not specified in the entry.

2.0 Table of Contents
2.1 Cards Content
Below is a full sequence of how the cards are arranged.

1a. LXX-読1: 1st Reading Comprehension
1b. 読む前に and 読んだ後で
1c. Figure and diagram words from Reading Comprehension
1d. LXX-読2: 2nd Reading Comprehension
1e. Same as 1b and 1c
1f. 読SXX: Reading Strategy (読みのストラテジー)
2. LXX-文: Words from Grammar Section (Second Volume only)
3. LXX-書: Writing Section
4a. LXX-話1: 1st Conversation Section
4b. LXX-話2: 2nd Conversation Section
4c. LXX-(e): Useful Expressions
5a. LXX-聞1: 1st Listening Section
5b. LXX-聞2: 2nd Listening Section
6. LXX-漢字: Kanji Section

After all 6 chapters of a textbook ends, the queue continues with:
7. 初級CX/上級CX (Note: Vocab will queue first before the main entries like idioms, proverbs, etc.)
8. 漢字CXX: Kanji Challenge (Note: Words from supplementary booklet will queue first before the extra words in every chapter)

2.2 Filtered Deck codings

1. Go to Filtered Deck
   
2. In Search Box, type the following commands:
   

• To gather all cards, regardless of new or due cards (Also found this setting in Custom Study Menu)
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• To gather only new X cards
  deck:"QUARTET: Intermediate Japanese Across the Four Language Skills" is:new (tag:"X")
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3.0 Types of Entries
3.1 Symbols

1. する: → Compound word. By attaching a suru, the compound word can be used as verbs.
   Example: 利用する: to use

2. cf. → Marker is added to the entry for notes on usage or related vocabulary.
   Example: 料金払込: payment of fees; cf. 払い込み is more often used

3. vt./vi. → Transitive/Intransitive verbs.
   Example: 集める: to collect (vt.); 集まる: to gather (vi.)

4. abbr. → Abbreviations of a compound word.
   Example: 暗証番号; cf. PIN (abbr.)

5. e.g. → Example on how to use the word.
   Example: e.g. 革袋: leather bag

6. lit. → Literal meanings of the entry.
   Example: 誰にも負けないもの: be second to none; lit. there's no one better than ～

7. Omission → Brackets can be omitted.
   Example: （お）預け入れ

8. Word with many meanings
   Example: 描[えが]く、 描[か]く

9. Proper Nouns
   Example: ノーベル賞 (card tag: PN)

3.2 Type of Tags
Tags can be found by tapping "Edit Note" to cross-reference with the textbook entries.
"tag: LXX-読Y": Reading Comprehension, where XX=01-12 and Y=1 or 2.
"tag:読SXX": Reading Strategy, where XX=01-20, except 04, 09, 12, and 14.
"tag: LXX-書":Writing Section, where XX=01-12.
"tag: LXX-話Y": Conversation Section, where XX=01-12 and Y=1 or 2.
"tag: LXX-(e) ": Useful Expressions, where XX=03, 05, 08.
"tag: LXX-聞Y": Listening Section, where XX=01-12 and Y=1 or 2.
"tag: LXX-漢字": Kanji Section, where XX=01-12. It's a bundle kanji tag.
"tag:初級CX": Elementary Brush-Up, where X=1-7.
"tag:上級CX": Intermediate Brush-Up, where X=1-8.
"tag:漢字CXX": Kanji Challenge, where XX=01-24.
"tag: ◇ ": Just learning the word will be enough.
"tag: ◆ ": You should learn how to read and write.
"tag:XXXX": Where X is the value from "0001-0657" for kanji reference.
"tag:PN": Proper Noun words.

4.0 How To Use/Setup
4.1 FSRS Review Method
Visit the following Reddit posts to start configuring your Anki deck.
FSRS is now the most accurate spaced repetition algorithm in the world
VIDEO: The NEW Best Anki Settings 2024! New FSRS vs Anki default algorithm (SM-2)

5.0 Appendix
This deck is currently using spellings for British English and terms for both British and American English. If you wish to manually change them back, here are the lists.

5.1 British and American spelling
Spellings are spell-proofed using Oxford's Dictionary as a reference. Refer here for details.

L01-読1, L12-読2, 上級C2: neighbour [neighbor]
L01-読2, L10-話1, 上級C7: apologise [apologize]
L01-話2: specialised in ～ [specialized in ～]
L02-読1, L11-読1, L11-話1, L12-読1, 上級C7, L10-漢字: favour [favor]
L02-読1, 上級C4: programme [program]
L02-読1, L03-読2: soya beans [soybeans]
L02-読1: community centre [community center]
L03-読2: memorise [memorize]
L04-読1: skilful [skillful]
L04-読1, 上級C3: realise [realize]
L04-読2, L04-漢字: to practise [to practice]
L05-読1: soya sauce [soy sauce]
L05-読2, L05-聞1: flavour [flavor]
L05-読2: savouriness [savoriness]
L05-漢字: specialised [specialized]
L05-漢字: honourable [honorable]
L06-読1: biscuit [cookie]
L06-読2: -isation [-ization]
L06-話1: criticise [criticize]
L06-話2, 上級C5: flat [apartment]
L07-書: favourable [favorable]
L07-漢字: organisation [organization]
L07-漢字: programme [program]
L07-漢字: endeavour [endeavor]
L08-読1, L08-読2, L12-聞2: emphasise [emphasize]
L08-読2, L10-話1: speciality [specialty]
L08-読2: colouring [coloring]
L08-読2: odour [odor]
読S13: categorised [categorized]
L08-漢字: neighbourhood [neighborhood]
L09-読2: pluralising [pluralizing]
L09-聞1: centre [center]
L09-漢字, 漢字C10: behaviour [behavior]
L10-読2: subsidise [subsidize]
L10-読2: fulfil [fulfill]
L10-書, L10-話2: analyse [analyze]
L11-漢字, L12-漢字: organisation [organization]
L12-読1: organise [organize]
L12-読1: metres [meters]
L12-読2: theatre [theater]
L12-読2: centre [center]
L12-書: summarise [summarize]
L12-漢字: fibre [fiber]
L12-漢字, 上級C7: apologise [apologize]
読S19: licence [license]
上級C4: scrutinise [scrutinize]
上級C5: multistorey [multistory]
上級C8: economise [economize]
漢字C06: internationalisation [internationalization]
漢字C16: recognise [recognize]
漢字C20: favourable [favorable]
漢字C22: anaemia [anemia]

5.2 British and American terms
Both terms are included in this deck, with American terms written in brackets form. Refer here for details.

L03-読1, 上級C3: dustbin [trash can]
L03-読1: rubbish [trash] bag
L03-読2, L10-漢字: housewife [homemaker]
L03-聞2, L05-読1, L05-漢字, L08-読2, L08-漢字: queue [line]
L05-漢字: mobile phone [cell phone]
L06-読1: biscuit [cookie]
L06-話2: rubbish [garbage]
L06-話2: rubbish [garbage] truck
L06-話2: a flat [an apartment]
L06-聞1: bulky rubbish [garbage]
L07-漢字: aeroplane [airplane]
L08-(e): keychain [key ring]
L08-漢字, L09-読1, 漢字C19: railway [railroad]
L09-漢字: underground [subway]
上級C2: postbox [mailbox]
上級C4, 漢字C06, 漢字C19: car park [parking lot]
上級C5: flat [apartment]
上級C5: chips [french fries]

6.0 FAQ
Refer "6.0 FAQ" for details.

7.0 Change Log (in GMT+8)
24-Apr-2025 (02:30PM): Fixed 1 hidden Unicode U+200B entry. Fixed ガリ, 浮き彫りになる, 非正規, 正規.
20-Sept-2024 (11:15AM): Fixed 自己破産, 門, 湿る, 想像力
23-Dec (06:10PM): Convert bracket terms into square brackets. Notes updated: 36.
18-Sept (09:20PM): Fixed 十人十色, 絶体絶命, 意味深長.
22-Apr-2023 (08:00PM): Updated card formattings. Added chapter tags for Back template.
30-Dec (8:50AM): Deleted 今度 (invalid entry). Merged 今後 chapter tags.
16-July (1:30PM): Fixed 一喜一憂 and 絶体絶命 (symbol 〜 to ～).
26-June (06:00PM): Updated 副詞 definition.
06-Feb-2022 (08:00PM): Updated tutorial guide. Switched square brackets to differentiate British And American terms. Added PN tag for 文殊. Notes updated: 26.
12-Sept (11:35AM): Fixed 機会, パーツ, （Ｘは人）にぴったり, 性質, 停まる, 約束を交わす, 十人十色, 心が折れる, びりびり（と）, あきらめの気持ち, 順応性, ばらつき, 抑制がきく, 顔を合わせる, 真に受ける, あっと言う間でした, 実感がわかない, 一長一短, ぎりぎり, 一石二鳥, 一期一会, 一喜一憂, 八方美人, 以心伝心, ぺらぺら, 頭にくる, 手を抜く, 足を伸ばす, 顔に泥を塗る, and 銀行ＡＴＭ.
04-July (09:10AM): Applied hotfix updates according to the Official Errata list by The Japan Times Publishing.
09-June (08:00PM): Standardise punctuations, card formattings, and fixed minor typos. Notes updated: 190.
06-June (09:50PM): Spellcheck proof. Notes updated: 24.
14-May (09:20PM): Splitted furigana for 千と千尋の神隠し.
13-May (03:05PM): Edited "fulfill" to "fulfil".
01-April (09:30PM): Fixed マンション.
28-Mar (09:05AM): Added tags to 年齢 and 制服.
26-Mar (07:25PM): Fixed missing furigana in 千里の道も一歩から.
19-Mar-2021 (07:15PM): Initial release.