Japanese Typing Online
WorldTypingworldtyping.comConverts rōmaji to kana (hiragana/katakana). Kanji conversion isn't included — use voice typing or your device's Japanese IME for kanji. Autosaved in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Examples
Type in rōmaji and convert to hiragana or katakana instantly — copy, export, or share your Japanese text.
Japanese mixes hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Type in rōmaji (English letters) and this tool converts it to kana instantly — switch between hiragana and katakana. You can also use the on-screen kana keyboard, dictate with voice typing, or paste text to count characters, the standard measure for Japanese.
Using Japanese typing
Examples
| You type | You get |
|---|---|
| konnichiwa | こんにちは |
| arigatou | ありがとう |
| nihongo | にほんご |
| sayonara | さよなら |
Common problems
- This converts rōmaji to kana only — it does not produce kanji, so words that are normally written in kanji will appear in hiragana or katakana instead.
- Long vowels and small tsu (っ) depend on exact rōmaji spelling — double the consonant for small tsu (e.g. "kekka") and write long vowels out.
- There is no candidate list to switch individual words to kanji here — use your device's Japanese IME or voice typing for kanji text.
Copy & paste
The output is standard Unicode kana and pastes correctly into WhatsApp, LINE, Word, or Google Docs.
On mobile
Works in your phone's browser with no app to install; the hiragana/katakana toggle and on-screen kana keyboard both work with touch input.
Frequently asked questions
How can I type in Japanese without installing anything?
Type in rōmaji (English letters) and it converts to kana instantly, right in your browser — no software, fonts, or IME setup needed.
How do I type Japanese using romaji?
Type Japanese words in English letters the way they sound — for example "arigatou" — and the tool writes them in kana instantly (ありがとう). Use the toggle to switch between hiragana and katakana.
Can I paste the text into WhatsApp, Word, or Google Docs?
Yes. The output is standard Unicode kana, which works everywhere — WhatsApp, LINE, Gmail, Word, Google Docs. Use the Copy or Share buttons, or download it as a .txt file.
Does this work on mobile?
Yes, it works in your phone's browser with no app to install. The hiragana/katakana toggle and on-screen kana keyboard both work with touch input.
Is it free? Do I need to sign up?
Completely free, no account needed. Your text is processed in your browser and autosaved locally — nothing is uploaded to our servers.
Can I use the Japanese text in WhatsApp, Gmail, or Word?
Yes. The output is standard Unicode Japanese, which works everywhere — WhatsApp, social media, Gmail, MS Word, Google Docs, and official documents.
How does rōmaji to kana conversion work?
Type Japanese words in English letters the way they sound — for example "arigatou" — and the tool writes them in kana instantly (ありがとう). Use the toggle to switch the output between hiragana and katakana.
Can I type kanji here?
Not directly — this tool converts rōmaji to kana (hiragana and katakana). For kanji, use voice typing (speak Japanese and get full text including kanji) or your system's Japanese IME, then paste here to count, save, and share. Kanji candidate conversion may come later.
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