Free Online Japanese Romaji Keyboard – Type Japanese Phonetically

Welcome to the Japanese Romaji keyboard online (ローマ字入力)! Our free virtual keyboard lets you type Japanese phonetically using Latin letters. Type 'ka' and get か, type 'nihongo' and get にほんご. It's the easiest way to type Japanese!

What is Romaji input? Romaji (ローマ字) is the romanization of Japanese using Latin letters. With Romaji input, you type Japanese sounds using English letters, and the IME converts them to Hiragana, Katakana, or Kanji. It's how most Japanese people type on computers!

How it works: Type phonetically: 'a' → あ, 'ka' → か, 'shi' → し, 'tsu' → つ, 'n' → ん. The IME buffer shows your input and converts it automatically. Press Enter to confirm. It mimics standard Japanese IME behavior!

Perfect for: Japanese learners who know Romaji, anyone without a Japanese keyboard, people who find Kana direct input difficult, and anyone who wants the easiest way to type Japanese.

Your privacy is guaranteed – all typing happens 100% locally in your browser. Nothing is ever sent to any server. Your Japanese text stays on your device only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romaji input for Japanese?

Romaji input lets you type Japanese using Latin letters. You type phonetically (like 'arigatou') and the IME converts it to Japanese script (ありがとう). It's the most common way to type Japanese on computers!

How do I type specific sounds?

Type phonetically: 'a'→あ, 'i'→い, 'ka'→か, 'ki'→き, 'shi'→し, 'chi'→ち, 'tsu'→つ, 'fu'→ふ, 'n'→ん. For small tsu (っ), type the consonant twice: 'kk'→っk. For ん before vowels, type 'nn'.

How does the IME buffer work?

As you type, letters appear in a composition buffer. Press Enter to confirm and convert to Hiragana. Press Esc to cancel. Backspace edits the buffer. It works just like desktop Japanese IME!

Can I get Katakana instead of Hiragana?

Yes! After typing in the buffer, you can convert to Katakana. Or switch to our dedicated Katakana keyboard for direct Katakana input.

Is this Japanese keyboard really free to use?

Absolutely free! AnyKeyboard's Romaji keyboard has no hidden costs, no registration required, no ads, and no usage limits.

Does the Japanese keyboard work on mobile devices?

Yes! Our Japanese keyboard is fully responsive and works perfectly on iPhones, iPads, Android phones, and tablets.

How do I copy, save, or search my Japanese text?

After typing, click 'Copy' to copy your Japanese text to the clipboard. Click 'Save' to download as a UTF-8 .txt file. You can also click 'Google' or 'YouTube' to search directly.

Can I switch between Romaji, Hiragana, and Katakana keyboards?

Yes! AnyKeyboard supports Romaji input, Hiragana (Kana), and Katakana keyboards. Use the Layout dropdown to switch between them.

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