Language Keyboards

Japanese Keyboard Online — Type Hiragana & Katakana

Type Japanese kana online for free. Use the Hiragana board, switch to Katakana with one tap, then copy your text anywhere — no app to install.

Example: type a phrase

こんにちは

Meaning: Hello

  1. こ ん に ち は → こんにちは

Typing rules & quick reference

Tap a key to type — this table is a quick reference.

a i u e o ka shi tsu na ha ma ya ra wa n ga za da ba pa

About this keyboard

Japanese is written with two kana syllabaries — Hiragana for native words and Katakana for foreign words and emphasis — plus kanji. This board gives you the full gojūon of both kana; tap the あ / ア key to switch between them and copy your text anywhere.

How to use

  1. Tap the kana — Use the on-screen Hiragana board to type.
  2. Switch to Katakana — Tap the あ / ア key to switch between Hiragana and Katakana.
  3. Copy your text — Press Copy to put your Japanese text on the clipboard.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type Japanese online?

Tap the kana on the on-screen keyboard, switch between Hiragana and Katakana with the あ/ア key, then press Copy.

Can I type Katakana too?

Yes. Tap the あ/ア toggle to switch the whole board to Katakana and back.

Does it work on phone and tablet?

Yes — it works on iPhone, Android, iPad and desktop browsers.