lunarmoon0003

[upper willow]

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[dark flower]

Anki is a good tool for building vocabulary.
Note you don't learn a language using anki, only vocabulary, and you then need to actually apply and spot that vocabulary in context for it to really be useful. As such, anki should only be considered a support tool.

What you can do when starting out is download a premade deck online containing vocab you'll need to get started, and include it in your daily routine from there.
After a while or once you're done with it, reflect on whether you still need anki. If you're at the level where you can consistently navigate through native media, you'll get exposure to vocabulary that way, and Anki might not be needed anymore. If you want to keep going, you can make your own deck and your own cards based on your own experience reading and listening

Not everyone needs to use Anki.
It's based on daily exercises, and can feel like homework. That said, that kind of exercise can also help you be consistent in your learning, while providing tangible benefits in the long run. Depends on how you want your learning experience to be.
I for instance like Anki as a daily exercise routine helps me being more consistent, and I hate being stumped because of vocabulary.