Kanji To Kana Converter

Kanji To Kana Converter FAQ

Is kana the same as hiragana?

Kana (仮名) are syllabic Japanese scripts, a part of the Japanese writing system contrasted with the logographic Chinese characters known in Japan as kanji (漢字). There are three kana scripts: modern cursive hiragana (ひらがな); modern angular katakana (カタカナ); and the old syllabic use of kanji known as man'yōgana (万葉仮名) that was ancestral to both.

What are the small kana words put above kanji called?

Furigana ( 振り仮名, ふりがな, Japanese pronunciation: [ɸɯɾigaꜜna] or [ɸɯɾigana]) is a Japanese reading aid, consisting of smaller kana or syllabic characters, printed next to kanji ( ideographic characters) or other characters to indicate their pronunciation. It is one type of ruby text.

Can i learn spoken japanese without studying kanji?

Well, the truth is that you can learn Japanese without kanji. You can just concentrate on learning hiragana and katakana. This is because as long as you have a good understanding of hiragana and katakana, you can communicate to an extent in Japanese.

How to write katakana?

Go to “Settings” and tap “General.” It's in the third grouping of menu items for me.Select “Keyboard.”Tap “Keyboards.”Select “Add New Keyboard.”Tap “Japanese.”Select “Kana” and tap “Done.”To Use Your New Keyboard: