日本語キーボード
Japanese virtual keyboard — Hiragana & Katakana
Japanese Keyboard Online — Free Hiragana & Katakana Typing Tool
This free Japanese keyboard lets you type hiragana, katakana, and common Japanese phrases online — no software installation needed. Switch between tabs for ひらがな (hiragana), カタカナ (katakana), common 言葉 (phrases), and symbols. Click any character to insert it. The keyboard also supports voice input in Japanese. Works on any device — Windows, Mac, iPhone, or Android.
Features
- ✓ Hiragana tab — all 46 base characters + dakuten forms
- ✓ Katakana tab — all katakana characters including ー and ヴ
- ✓ Common Japanese phrases tab
- ✓ Voice input in Japanese
- ✓ Copy, download, search Google, and translate
- ✓ No install — works in any browser
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hiragana and katakana?
Both represent the same 46 sounds but are used in different contexts. Hiragana (ひらがな) is used for native Japanese words, verb endings, and grammar particles. Katakana (カタカナ) is used for foreign loanwords (コーヒー = coffee), scientific terms, and emphasis.
How do I type Japanese without a Japanese keyboard?
Use this keyboard to click hiragana and katakana characters directly. Alternatively, on Windows or Mac you can enable Japanese IME in your system settings and type romaji letters that auto-convert to kana.
Can I type kanji with this keyboard?
This keyboard covers hiragana, katakana, and common phrases. For kanji input, you need the system IME (Windows or Mac) which converts kana to kanji via the Space key.
Does this Japanese keyboard work on mobile?
Yes. The keyboard works in mobile browsers on iPhone and Android. Tap any character to insert it into the text area.