Japanese Katakana Keyboard Online
Type in Japanese Katakana instantly using our dedicated Katakana keyboard layout. Perfect for foreign words, names, and emphasis in Japanese writing.
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Use your physical keyboard or click the buttons above to type in Japanese.
Switch between Hiragana, Katakana, and Kana Compact using the layout selector above.
How to Type Katakana
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Virtual Keyboard - Click any Katakana character on the on-screen keyboard. Each key shows the character clearly.
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Physical Keyboard - Type normally and the keyboard maps to Katakana characters automatically.
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Japanese Voice Typing - Click the microphone and speak. Voice typing converts to Katakana automatically.
Katakana Quick Guide
What is Katakana?
Katakana (カタカナ) is used for foreign words, names, and emphasis in Japanese. It's Japan's equivalent of italics or quotation marks.
Common Uses
- • Foreign names: マイケル (Michael), パリ (Paris)
- • Loan words: コーヒー (coffee), パソコン (computer)
- • Emphasis and sound effects in manga
Essential Words
Food: ビール (beer), チーズ (cheese)
Tech: テレビ (TV), スマートフォン (smartphone)