Free Japanese Text Converters & Translators

JP Tools offers a collection of fast, free, and accurate Japanese conversion tools inspired by reliable resources like sljfaq.org. Convert English to Katakana/Hiragana, Romaji ↔ Kana, numbers to Kanji (and reverse), Western dates to Japanese eras, and more. Perfect for Japanese learners, anime fans, tattoo designs, branding, and cultural projects. All tools work offline after first load — no sign-up required.

English to Katakana

Convert English names/words to phonetic Katakana (e.g. Siddhesh → シッデシュ). Ideal for tattoos, anime names, usernames.

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English to Hiragana

Turn English text into Hiragana for pronunciation practice or native-style writing.

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Romaji ↔ Kana

Convert Romaji to Hiragana/Katakana and back. Supports Hepburn/Kunrei-shiki styles.

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Kanji ↔ Numbers

Convert Arabic/English numbers to Japanese Kanji numerals (一, 二, 三…) and reverse.

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Western ↔ Japanese Dates

Convert between Gregorian (Western) years and Japanese era years (Reiwa, Heisei, Showa…).

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Why Choose JP Tools?

Our converters are designed for accuracy and ease of use, following phonetic and conventional rules used in Japanese media and learning resources. Whether you're studying for JLPT, creating anime-inspired content, getting a meaningful tattoo, or just exploring Japanese culture, these tools help bridge the gap between English and Japanese writing systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are the conversions for names and words?

They use phonetic rules inspired by established converters. Most common names convert reliably, but rare pronunciations may need manual tweaks. For tattoos or official use, verify with a native speaker.

Do the tools work offline?

Yes — after loading once, most logic runs in your browser (e.g. WanaKana library for kana/romaji).

What Japanese writing systems do you cover?

Hiragana (native words/grammar), Katakana (foreign words/names), Romaji (Latin alphabet), basic Kanji numerals, and Japanese era dates.