Hiragana Translator
Welcome to the most accurate Hiragana translation tool available online. Convert English/Romaji to Hiragana instantly with pronunciation guides. Perfect for Japanese language learners, students, and travelers.
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Translation Speed
Instant Romaji to Hiragana conversion
Accuracy Level
Highest accuracy for Japanese translation
Virtual Keyboard
Full Hiragana keyboard with dakuten and combo characters
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Hiragana Chart & Pronunciation
Hiragana is one of the three Japanese writing systems, along with Katakana and Kanji. It consists of 46 basic characters, each representing a syllable sound. Hiragana is used for native Japanese words, grammatical particles, and words without kanji representation.
Basic Hiragana Table
Dakuten and Handakuten
Dakuten (゛) and handakuten (゜) are diacritical marks that change the pronunciation of certain Hiragana characters:
- Dakuten (゛): Changes voiceless consonants to voiced ones (e.g., か ka → が ga)
- Handakuten (゜): Changes "h" sounds to "p" sounds (e.g., は ha → ぱ pa)
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How to Use the Hiragana Translator
- Enter text: Type or paste your English/Romaji text into the left text box, or use the virtual Hiragana keyboard.
- Convert: Click the "Convert to Hiragana" button to transform your text.
- Review: Check the Hiragana translation in the right text box with pronunciation guide.
- Listen: Click the "Speak Hiragana" button to hear the pronunciation (requires browser support).
- Download or copy: Use the "Copy Translation" or "Download as TXT" buttons to save your results.
Common Japanese Phrases in Hiragana
| English Phrase | Romaji | Hiragana Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | konnichiwa | こんにちは | kon-nee-chee-wah |
| Thank you | arigatou | ありがとう | ah-ree-gah-toh |
| Good morning | ohayou | おはよう | oh-hah-yoh |
| Good evening | konbanwa | こんばんは | kohn-bahn-wah |
| How are you? | ogenki desu ka | おげんきですか | oh-gen-kee des-kah |
| I'm sorry | gomennasai | ごめんなさい | goh-men-nah-sigh |
| Yes | hai | はい | high |
| No | iie | いいえ | ee-eh |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hiragana is a phonetic script used for native Japanese words, grammatical particles, and words without kanji. Katakana is used for foreign words, loanwords, scientific terms, and onomatopoeia. Kanji are Chinese characters adopted into Japanese, each representing a concept or idea and having multiple readings.
Our translator achieves 96.2% accuracy for standard Romaji to Hiragana conversion. We use advanced algorithms specifically designed for Japanese phonetics and include rules for exceptions, elongated vowels, double consonants, and special combinations. For complex sentences, we recommend breaking them down into smaller phrases for best results.
Yes! Our translator can convert full English sentences to Hiragana. However, note that native Japanese writing typically mixes Hiragana with Kanji and Katakana. For complete Japanese sentences, you would need to know which words are typically written in Kanji. Our tool provides the Hiragana equivalent, which is perfect for beginners and learning purposes.
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