Hiragana and Katakana Converter
language
Convert input text into Hiragana and Katakana instantly for study notes, chat, and worksheet prep.
Input
Output
Hiragana (ひらがな)
Katakana (カタカナ)
Hiragana Katakana Converter Guide
Need Korean pronunciation mapping too? Check Hangul to Hiragana and Hangul to Katakana.
1. How can I get Hiragana and Katakana together from mixed input on this page?
- Enter text in the input area (romaji, Hiragana, Katakana, or mixed).
- Review the Hiragana output in the first box and the Katakana output in the second.
- Click Copy next to the result you need and paste it into your document or app.
2. How does this converter handle romaji, English, and Korean locally in the browser?
The converter processes your input in real time and produces two outputs: one in Hiragana and one in Katakana. Romaji (e.g. konnichiwa, sushi) is converted to kana using standard Japanese romanization.
Existing Hiragana or Katakana in the input can be echoed or normalized. Hiragana (ひらがな) has 46 basic characters and is used for native Japanese words. Katakana (カタカナ) also has 46 basic characters and is typically used for loanwords and foreign names.
Pronunciation uses your browser's built-in conversion. No data is sent to external servers.
3. What is this Hiragana and Katakana converter for, and why kana only (no kanji)?
Free online Hiragana Katakana converter that transforms text into Japanese kana from input such as romaji (Latin script), English, or existing kana. This tool outputs kana only and does not use or produce kanji (Chinese characters).
4. Why use one tool that outputs both Hiragana and Katakana side by side?
- Dual output: Get both Hiragana and Katakana from one input without switching modes.
- Free and private: No signup required; conversion runs in your browser.
- Instant: Real-time conversion as you type.
- Supports Korean: Hangul input is converted to romanization first, then to kana.
5. When do learners need instant Hiragana and Katakana for lyrics, chat, or class?
- Language learning: Convert words or sentences from romaji to kana for reading and typing practice.
- Vocabulary: Generate Hiragana or Katakana versions for teaching or self-study.
- Content creation: Produce kana-only text for exercises, worksheets, and flashcards.
- Quick lookup: Check the kana spelling of a word when you know only the romaji.