Japanese Voice to Text Online Free — 日本語音声入力
Convert your Japanese speech to text instantly with our free online voice typing tool. Supports Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji with automatic conversion. Perfect for Japanese dictation, note-taking, and content creation. Works with standard Japanese and regional dialects.
How to Use Japanese Voice to Text
Go to our main voice to text tool
Select "Japanese" or "日本語 (JP)" from the language dropdown
Click "Start 🎤" and allow microphone access when prompted
Speak clearly in Japanese and watch as Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji appear automatically
Works in your browser. No sign-up. Audio processed locally.
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Tip: Keep the tab focused, use a good microphone, and speak clearly. Accuracy depends on your browser and device.
Japanese Writing System Support
Automatic Hiragana to Kanji Conversion
Our Japanese voice to text tool automatically converts Hiragana to the appropriate Kanji based on context. When you say "きょう" (kyou), it intelligently determines whether to write 今日 (today), 京 (capital), or 教 (teaching) based on the sentence context. No manual selection needed.
Mixed Script Recognition
Seamlessly handles Japanese's mixed writing system. Foreign words automatically appear in Katakana (コンピューター for computer), while native Japanese words use Hiragana and Kanji appropriately. Particles remain in Hiragana as expected (は, を, に, で).
Polite and Casual Forms
Accurately transcribes both polite forms (です/ます) and casual forms. Whether you're dictating a formal business email or casual notes, the tool recognizes and maintains the appropriate level of formality in your speech.
Common Uses for Japanese Voice Typing
- • Japanese Students: Take lecture notes, write essays and reports in Japanese
- • Business Professionals: Dictate emails, create presentations, write reports
- • Manga/Light Novel Writers: Quickly draft stories and dialogues
- • Translators: Transcribe Japanese audio for translation work
- • Language Learners: Practice Japanese pronunciation and see instant text
- • Content Creators: Create Japanese YouTube scripts and social media posts
- • Researchers: Transcribe interviews and research notes in Japanese
Tips for Better Japanese Speech Recognition
Speaking Tips
- • Clear pronunciation of each mora (syllable unit)
- • Proper pitch accent for better recognition
- • Distinguish long vowels (ō, ū) clearly
- • Clear consonant distinctions (especially r/l sounds)
- • Natural pauses between sentences
Technical Setup
- • Use Chrome or Edge browser for best results
- • Position microphone 15-20cm from mouth
- • Minimize background noise
- • Use a quality headset for clarity
- • Stable internet connection essential
Japanese Punctuation Voice Commands
Say these Japanese words to add punctuation while dictating:
Basic Punctuation
- • "まる" (maru) → 。
- • "てん" (ten) → 、
- • "かぎかっこ" (kagikakko) → 「」
- • "なかてん" (nakaten) → ・
- • "びっくりマーク" (bikkuri māku) → ！
- • "はてなマーク" (hatena māku) → ？
Special Characters
- • "かいぎょう" (kaigyou) → new line
- • "だんらく" (danraku) → new paragraph
- • "にじゅうかぎかっこ" → 『』
- • "まるかっこ" (marukakko) → （）
- • "ちょうおん" (chouon) → ー
- • "なみせん" (namisen) → 〜
Number and Counter Word Recognition
Our tool correctly recognizes Japanese numbers and counter words:
- • 一つ、二つ、三つ (hitotsu, futatsu, mittsu) - general counting
- • 一人、二人、三人 (hitori, futari, sannin) - counting people
- • 一枚、二枚、三枚 (ichimai, nimai, sanmai) - flat objects
- • 一本、二本、三本 (ippon, nihon, sanbon) - cylindrical objects
- • 一匹、二匹、三匹 (ippiki, nihiki, sanbiki) - small animals
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Kanji conversion work?
The tool automatically converts Hiragana to appropriate Kanji based on context. It uses advanced language processing to determine the correct Kanji for homonyms. For example, "はし" becomes 橋 (bridge), 箸 (chopsticks), or 端 (edge) based on context.
Can I dictate in romaji?
No, the tool requires Japanese pronunciation input. However, English words spoken within Japanese sentences are automatically converted to Katakana. For pure romaji input, you would need a different text input method.
Does it work with Japanese dialects?
Yes! While optimized for standard Japanese (標準語), the tool recognizes major dialects including Kansai-ben, Tohoku-ben, and Kyushu-ben. For best results with strong dialects, speak closer to standard Japanese pronunciation.
How to dictate numbers in Japanese?
Speak numbers naturally in Japanese. The tool recognizes both Japanese readings (いち、に、さん) and Sino-Japanese readings (いっ、に、さん). It correctly applies counter words and handles special readings like 二十日 (hatsuka).
Can I mix English words in Japanese dictation?
Yes! English words spoken within Japanese sentences are automatically converted to Katakana. For example, saying "computer" becomes コンピューター. Technical terms and brand names are handled correctly.
Is Japanese voice to text free?
Yes! Our Japanese voice to text tool is completely free with no sign-up required. Use it unlimited for personal, educational, or professional purposes. No hidden fees.
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