Katakana Keyboard

Type in katakana online using this virtual Japanese keyboard. Click katakana characters or type romaji on your keyboard — characters are converted automatically. A free online katakana typer for writing Japanese katakana.

Online Katakana Keyboard

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How to Type in Katakana

Use this katakana keyboard to type Japanese katakana characters:

  • Click characters: Click any katakana character on the virtual keyboard above to add it to the text area.
  • Type romaji: Use your physical keyboard to type roman letters. The keyboard automatically converts romaji to katakana. For example, type 'konpyu-ta-' to get コンピューター.
  • Long vowels: Click the ー (Long) button or type a dash (-) to insert the katakana long vowel mark. This is essential for words like コーヒー (coffee) and スーパー (supermarket).
  • Copy your text: Click Copy to copy the katakana text to your clipboard.

Katakana Typing Chart

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

A I U E O
ア a イ i ウ u エ e オ o
K カ ka キ ki ク ku ケ ke コ ko
S サ sa シ shi ス su セ se ソ so
T タ ta チ chi ツ tsu テ te ト to
N ナ na ニ ni ヌ nu ネ ne ノ no
H ハ ha ヒ hi フ fu ヘ he ホ ho
M マ ma ミ mi ム mu メ me モ mo
Y ヤ ya ユ yu ヨ yo
R ラ ra リ ri ル ru レ re ロ ro
W ワ wa ヲ wo

Frequently Asked Questions about

How do I type in katakana?

Use our virtual katakana keyboard above to type in katakana. You can click katakana characters directly on screen, or type roman letters on your physical keyboard and they will be automatically converted to katakana. For example, typing 'a' produces ア, 'ka' produces カ, and 'sa' produces サ.

What is the difference between hiragana and katakana keyboard?

The layout and typing method are the same. The only difference is the output characters: a hiragana keyboard produces curved characters like あ and か, while a katakana keyboard produces angular characters like ア and カ. Both use the same romaji input method.

How do I type my name in katakana?

Type your name in romaji using the keyboard above. The system will convert English sounds to the closest katakana equivalents. For example, 'John' becomes ジョン and 'Sarah' becomes サラ. You can also use our English to katakana converter for more accurate name conversion.

Can I type long vowels and special katakana?

Yes, the keyboard supports the long vowel mark (ー). Type a dash or hyphen to insert it. Special katakana combinations like ファ (fa), ティ (ti), and ウィ (wi) are also supported through romaji input.

Katakana Resources

Katakana Stroke Order Chart  |  English to Katakana Converter  |  Hiragana Keyboard