Hiragana Keyboard

Type in hiragana online using this virtual Japanese keyboard. Click hiragana characters or type romaji on your keyboard — characters are converted automatically. Practice typing hiragana with this free online hiragana typer.

Online Hiragana Keyboard

How to Type in Hiragana

There are two ways to use this hiragana keyboard:

  • Click characters: Click any hiragana character on the virtual keyboard above. The character will be added to the text area.
  • Type romaji: Use your physical keyboard to type roman letters. The keyboard automatically converts romaji to hiragana as you type. For example, type 'sakura' to get さくら.
  • Copy your text: Click the Copy button to copy the hiragana text to your clipboard. Use it in emails, documents, or social media.
  • Backspace: Click Backspace or press Backspace on your keyboard to delete the last character.

Hiragana Typing Chart

This chart shows what to type on your keyboard to produce each hiragana character.

A I U E O
あ a い i う u え e お o
K か ka き ki く ku け ke こ ko
S さ sa し shi す su せ se そ so
T た ta ち chi つ tsu て te と to
N な na に ni ぬ nu ね ne の no
H は ha ひ hi ふ fu へ he ほ ho
M ま ma み mi む mu め me も mo
Y や ya ゆ yu よ yo
R ら ra り ri る ru れ re ろ ro
W わ wa を wo

Frequently Asked Questions about

How do I type in hiragana?

You can type in hiragana using our virtual keyboard above in two ways: click the hiragana characters directly on screen, or type roman letters on your physical keyboard and they will be automatically converted to hiragana. For example, typing 'a' produces あ, 'ka' produces か, and 'sa' produces さ.

Do I need to install a Japanese keyboard?

No installation needed. This online hiragana keyboard works directly in your browser. Just click characters or type romaji, and the hiragana appears in the text area above. You can then copy the text for use anywhere.

How does romaji-to-hiragana typing work?

When you type roman letters, the keyboard automatically converts them to hiragana as you type. The conversion follows standard Japanese input method rules: 'k' followed by 'a' becomes か, 's' followed by 'h' followed by 'i' becomes し, and 'n' followed by a consonant becomes ん.

Can I type dakuten and handakuten characters?

Yes, the keyboard supports all voiced (dakuten) and semi-voiced (handakuten) characters. Type 'ga' for が, 'za' for ざ, 'da' for だ, 'ba' for ば, and 'pa' for ぱ. Compound characters like 'kya' (きゃ) and 'sha' (しゃ) are also supported.

How do I type Japanese on my computer?

To type Japanese on your computer, you can either use our online hiragana keyboard above, or install a Japanese IME (Input Method Editor) on your operating system. On macOS, add Japanese in System Preferences > Keyboard. On Windows, add Japanese in Settings > Time & Language. Then switch to the Japanese input mode and type romaji to produce hiragana.

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