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Hiragana & Katakana Converter

Convert between Japan's two phonetic scripts: Hiragana (rounded, for native words) and Katakana (angular, for loanwords). Kanji and alphabetic characters are preserved as-is.

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How to Use

Step 1

Enter Text

Enter Text

Enter text to convert

Step 2

Select Direction

Select Direction

Choose conversion direction

Step 3

Check Results

Check Results

Copy the result

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Features

Bidirectional

Supports both directions

Real-time

Convert as you type

Mixed Text

Preserves kanji and alphabet

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FAQ

Japanese uses two phonetic scripts with 46 base characters each. Hiragana has soft, rounded shapes and is used for native Japanese words and grammar. Katakana has sharp, angular shapes and is used mainly for foreign loanwords, onomatopoeia, and technical terms.

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