๐ฏ๐ต Free Japanese tool
Japanese to Latin converter
Paste Japanese text and read it in Latin letters, using Hepburn romanization.
Reading Japanese without romanization
Romanization helps you pronounce a word you can't read yet, but it hides the spelling you'll eventually need. A better habit: read the original script and check the romanization only when you're stuck โ which is exactly how tap-to-translate works in ReadNative's Japanese books.
Questions
Which romanization system is used?
Hepburn romanization. Kanji can't be converted letter by letter โ paste text in hiragana or katakana.
Can I convert the other way?
Yes โ use the Japanese keyboard, which turns Latin typing into Japanese.
Should learners rely on romanization?
Use it as training wheels. Learning the 46 letters takes days, not months, and reading the real script is faster and more accurate. Our Japanese alphabet guide is a good place to start.