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English to Japanese (Hiragana) Typing

Type Japanese in romaji and convert to Hiragana script instantly.

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Type Japanese Hiragana words spelled in English letters and they turn into Japanese Hiragana (ひらがな) script as you type. For example, konnichiwa becomes こんにちわ.

This is transliteration (by sound), not translation. Type the Japanese Hiragana words themselves in English letters, not an English sentence. Typing an English phrase such as "my name is" only spells those English sounds in Hiragana script, it does not translate the meaning.

Japanese Hiragana (ひらがな)
こんにちわ

About the English to Japanese (Hiragana) Typing

English to Japanese (Hiragana) Typing converts romaji, Japanese written in English letters, into Hiragana (ひらがな) as you type. For example, konnichiwa becomes こんにちわ.

It follows the standard romaji syllables: ka is か, shi is し, tsu is つ, cha is ちゃ and n is ん. Type each syllable and the matching kana appears.

Everything runs in your browser and stays private. Copy the Hiragana output and paste it wherever you need it.

Key features

  • Live romaji to Hiragana conversion
  • Standard syllable and combo kana
  • Hiragana output you can copy
  • Works offline with no sign-up

How to use

  1. 1Type Japanese in romaji using English letters.
  2. 2Watch the Hiragana appear live on the right.
  3. 3Use Copy or Show typing guide as needed.

Examples

Konnichiwa
Input: konnichiwa
Output: こんにちわ

Each romaji syllable maps to its Hiragana kana.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type syllables like shi and tsu?
Type them as romaji: shi gives し, tsu gives つ, chi gives ち and n gives ん.
Does it handle combined sounds?
Yes. Combos like kya, sha and cho map to きゃ, しゃ and ちょ.
Is this Hiragana or Katakana?
This tool outputs Hiragana. Use the Katakana tool for foreign words and names written in Katakana.

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