Japanese Typing

Free Japanese typing test · english to Japanese · Japanese keyboard · WPM

Practice free Japanese typing online and take a live Japanese typing test with real-time japanese WPM and accuracy. Train on the japanese keyboard, improve japanese typing speed, and build touch-typing skill for school, exams, and work. Follow the Romaji (type sound → Japanese kana) map below to learn how to type japanese letters. Japanese **hiragana** passages: type **romaji** in the box and Wanakana converts it to ひらがな to match the lesson text. Then click Start Typing for the full Japanese WPM test — no download. Looking for english to japanese or a japanese translator? Use the typing box on this page to convert English into Japanese, then practice the japanese typing test.

無料の日本語タイピングテスト。ローマ字入力からひらがなへ変換しながら、リアルタイムで速度と正確さを測定できます。ダウンロード不要。TypingBit で今すぐ練習を始めましょう。

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Japanese Typing Test

Romaji → Japanese: type romaji; it converts to hiragana as you type.

Japanese keyboard (for the typing test)

Type romaji on US QWERTY — converts to hiragana automatically.

Japanese Romaji: type English-letter sounds to get kana. Sample kana appear on keys below.

Japanese keyboard layout chart for TypingBit
Japanese keyboard — English key (top) → Japanese (bottom). Practice on the Japanese typing test.
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1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
0 0
- -
= =
q た
w て
e い
r す
t か
y ん
u な
i に
o ら
p せ
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] ]
\ \
a ち
s と
d し
f は
g き
h く
j ま
k の
l り
; ;
' '
z つ
x さ
c そ
v ひ
b こ
n み
m も
, ,
. .
/ /

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How to type Japanese letters

This chart matches TypingBit’s on-screen keyboard. Press the US key shown to produce each Japanese character — same as the live typing test.

Japanese Romaji
こんにちはkonnichiwa
ありがとうarigatou
日本語nihongo
わたしwatashi
あなたanata
ですdesu
かka
しshi
たta
東京toukyou
ひらがなhiragana

Useful hints

  • Use the keyboard chart: English key on top → Japanese letter on bottom.
  • Japanese **hiragana** passages: type **romaji** in the box and Wanakana converts it to ひらがな to match the lesson text.
  • Type common words like "konnichiwa" and confirm the kana matches the line.
  • Use "n" + "n" or "n'" patterns as Wanakana documents for ん.
  • Need speed / exam practice? Use the Japanese Typing Test with live WPM.
  • Need meaning (not sound)? Use the free English to Japanese translator.
  • Search keywords: japanese typing, japanese typing test, english to japanese, japanese keyboard.

Why practice Japanese here

  • Warm up hiragana recognition before katakana or kanji-heavy IME practice

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Frequently asked questions

How do I start a free Japanese typing test?
Click Start Typing on this page. That opens TypingBit’s live Japanese typing test with WPM, accuracy, and a timer — no signup required for a quick run. Return here for japanese typing keywords, letter charts, and layout tips.
How do I type Japanese letters on a US keyboard?
TypingBit maps your US keyboard to Japanese using: Romaji (type sound → Japanese kana). Use the How to type Japanese letters tables below — each row shows the character and which key (or key sequence) produces it. On the live test, the on-screen keyboard highlights the next key.
Can I convert English to Japanese on this page?
Yes. Use the typing box above to type English and convert into Japanese (phonetic or word convert, depending on the language). That covers searches like english to japanese and japanese translator while you stay on the Japanese typing page — then start the live WPM test.
What keywords should I search for Japanese typing practice?
People look for japanese typing, japanese typing test, japanese typing online, japanese WPM, japanese keyboard, how to type japanese, english to japanese, and japanese translator. This Japanese typing page is built for those searches.
Do I need to install a keyboard or software?
No download is required for TypingBit itself. Open the page in a modern browser and start. If your OS uses a national layout or IME, you can also use that — TypingBit reads the characters you produce.
How can I improve my Japanese typing speed?
Practice short daily sessions, prioritize accuracy before raw speed, and learn the letter map from the tables on this page. Then use the Japanese typing test regularly and review mistakes. Typing games on TypingBit help build rhythm between formal tests.
Does the test work on phones and tablets?
Yes — pages are mobile-friendly. For the fairest WPM scores, use a physical keyboard on a laptop or desktop.
Is Japanese typing on TypingBit free?
Yes. The Japanese typing guide and the linked typing test are free in your browser. Create an account only if you want saved progress or rankings.

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