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Work · March 15, 2010

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Weekend Project - Japanese Wordsearch Builder

Weekend Project - Japanese Wordsearch Builder launched on March 15, 2010 with 17 votes, #6 of 22 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.

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Weekend Project - Japanese Wordsearch Builder is a tool for creating word search puzzles using Japanese characters. It caters to language learners and educators looking to build custom practice activities. The software allows users to generate searchable grids with Japanese vocabulary, making it useful for study materials and classroom exercises. It launched in 2010 and runs through a web interface.

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