Japanese-Tastatur— 日本語 キーボード

Keyboard shortcuts

• Esc — switch between the Japanese keyboard and QWERTY input
• Shift / AltGr — access small kana and additional characters

Dead keys — voiced & semi-voiced kana

Click ゛ then a base character to get the voiced form: ゛＋ひ＝び, ゛＋か＝が. Click ゜ for semi-voiced (p-row): ゜＋は＝ぱ.

Kanji lookup

Type a kanji or word in the Kanji box above and click Translate to see its English definition.

Copy your Japanese text

When finished, click Copy to copy to the clipboard, or Save to download as a text file. Use the share buttons to email or search your text directly.

Japanese keyboard FAQ

Do I need to install a Japanese keyboard?

No. This virtual keyboard works directly in your browser — no extensions or software needed.

Can I use my physical keyboard?

Yes. Type with your computer keyboard while the Japanese input mode is active. Press Esc to switch back to QWERTY.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Tap the on-screen keys on any smartphone or tablet browser.