Kana & Romaji Converter
Convert between hiragana, katakana, half-width kana, and Hepburn romaji in real-time.
Input
Hiragana
Katakana
Half-width Kana
Romaji (Hepburn)
How to Use
1
Enter Text
Type or paste hiragana, katakana, half-width kana, or romaji into the input field.
2
View All Four Forms
As you type, the text is converted to hiragana, katakana, half-width kana, and romaji at once.
3
Copy the Result
Press the "Copy" button next to the form you need to copy it to your clipboard.
About Kana & Romaji Converter
A web tool that converts between hiragana, katakana, half-width katakana, and Hepburn romaji. No matter which form you type, all four corresponding forms are shown at once. Everything runs in your browser, so your text is never sent to any server.
Features
- Real-time Batch ConversionSee hiragana, katakana, half-width kana, and romaji all at once as you type.
- Two-way ConversionKana to romaji or romaji to kana — convert from any form you like.
- Hepburn RomanizationUses the standard Hepburn system (shi, tsu, chi, fu) used in passports and English.
- Privacy ProtectedAll conversion happens in your browser. Text is never sent to servers.
Use Cases
- Check Hepburn romaji spelling of names for passports and documents
- Convert to katakana or hiragana for furigana input fields
- Convert to half-width kana for legacy systems and receipts
- Match kana with pronunciation (romaji) when learning Japanese
- Batch-convert romaji input into hiragana and katakana
FAQ
Is the kana & romaji converter free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. No registration or installation is required — just open it in your browser.
Which romanization system is used?
It uses the Hepburn system (shi, chi, tsu, fu, etc.), the style used for passports and common English transcription. For romaji-to-kana, both Hepburn and Kunrei-style input are accepted.
Can it convert kanji to romaji?
No, this tool focuses on converting between hiragana, katakana, half-width kana, and romaji. To add readings to kanji, please use our Furigana Generator tool.
What is half-width kana?
Half-width katakana are narrow, single-cell katakana characters from older encodings. They are still used on receipts, in some business systems, and in file names.
Is my text saved anywhere?
No, your text is never sent to or stored on our servers. All conversion happens locally in your browser, so you can use it with confidence.
Feedback
Missing a feature, or getting a result that looks wrong? Let us know — we improve our tools based on your feedback.