Romaji to Hiragana & Katakana Converter

Romaji 竊・Hiragana & Katakana

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How to Use Japan Converter

Japan Converter instantly converts English Romaji text to both Hiragana and Katakana. It's perfect for Japanese learners, anime fans, or anyone who needs to write Japanese phonetics quickly.

  • Type your Romaji text (e.g. "konnichiwa") in the input box
  • Hiragana and Katakana conversions appear instantly as you type
  • Click the copy button on either card to copy the result
  • Use the Common Phrases buttons to try examples like "arigatou" or "kawaii"

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romaji?

Romaji is the romanization of the Japanese language — writing Japanese phonetics using English letters, e.g. "konnichiwa" or "arigatou".

What is the difference between Hiragana and Katakana?

Hiragana is used for native Japanese words and grammar. Katakana is used mainly for foreign loanwords, technical terms, and emphasis.

How do I convert Romaji to Hiragana?

Simply type your Romaji text into the input box and the converter will instantly display both Hiragana and Katakana equivalents below.

Is this Romaji converter free?

Yes, Japan Converter by DokiDokiTools is 100% free, requires no account, and runs entirely in your browser with no installation needed.

About the Romaji to Hiragana & Katakana Converter

This free online Romaji converter instantly translates English Romaji text into Japanese Hiragana and Katakana. It supports all standard romaji combinations including long vowels, double consonants, and particle forms. Whether you are a Japanese language learner, an anime fan writing in Japanese, or a developer working with Japanese text, this tool gives you accurate results instantly.

Romaji is the system of writing Japanese using the Roman alphabet (English letters). This converter takes your romaji input and produces the correct Hiragana (used for native Japanese words and grammar) and Katakana (used for foreign loanwords and emphasis) output in real time.

The converter runs entirely in your browser with no server calls, no data stored, and no login required. It works on any device including mobile phones and tablets.

How to Convert Romaji to Japanese

  1. Type your Romaji text into the input field
  2. Hiragana and Katakana output appears instantly
  3. Use the options panel to select output mode (Hiragana only, Katakana only, or mixed)
  4. Click the copy button to copy the result to your clipboard

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it support all romaji combinations?

Yes. The converter handles all standard Hepburn romanization combinations including digraphs (sh, ch, ts), long vowels, and double consonants (kk, tt, pp).

Can I use this to learn Japanese?

Yes. Seeing the Hiragana equivalent as you type romaji is an excellent way to learn the Japanese syllabary. Try typing common words to see how they look in native Japanese script.

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