We presented how to type in Japanese characters on Windows and MAC for those who are learning Japanese language.

You can input Japanese characters with non-Japanese software such as English email software or English Office softwares.

Japanese keyboard is NOT necessary.

Please install a typing Japanese software called IME (Input Method Editor).

Installing IME

For Windows

Typing Japanese software MS-IME is provided for Windows by Microsoft.

It is already on your system as a standard accessory.

Installing and setting IME

How to install MS-IME

How to start Japanese typing mode

How to finish Japanese typing mode

For MAC

Typing Japanese software, KOTOERI is provided on MAC OS.