日本語 · Japanese Keyboard Online
ExperimentalKana · LTR · Hiragana via rōmaji · kana palette
Type rōmaji to compose hiragana or choose kana directly. This experimental profile does not claim a complete Japanese IME.
How to use this keyboard
Type with your physical keyboard or select the keys below. Text is inserted at the caret and selections are replaced normally.
- Your physical keyboard is active
- Accents and emoji are deleted by grapheme.
- Copy and export preserve the exact Unicode text.
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Japanese input details
- Uppercase rōmaji and the secondary kana layer provide katakana; small kana and doubled consonants are also supported.
- Available methods: Romaji.
- Examples from the active rules: kyo → きょ, kyu → きゅ, kya → きゃ, sho → しょ, shu → しゅ.
- Text stays on this device in LTR direction with NFC normalization.
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Japanese Keyboard Online FAQ
Can I use my physical keyboard to type Japanese?
Yes. Hiragana via rōmaji · kana palette works with physical or virtual keys.
What is the status of the Japanese keyboard?
This profile is marked Experimental. The label reflects its current testing and review.
Can I copy or download the text?
Yes. Copy and download preserve the Unicode text produced in the editor.
Does Sparkpond upload my text?
No. Typing, conversion and character lookup stay in this browser.
Private by design
Typing, search and conversion happen on your device. No account and no text upload.