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Romaji to Katakana Converter
Convert Japanese written in Latin letters into Katakana as you type. Copy the result for loanwords, names, labels, and pronunciation practice.
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Romaji describes Japanese pronunciation. Established loanwords may use a long-vowel mark or a conventional spelling that a direct character conversion cannot always infer.
How Romaji maps to Katakana
Each Japanese sound maps to a Katakana character or combination. ka becomes カ, shi becomes シ, and kya becomes キャ. A doubled consonant creates small ッ.
Useful examples
| Romaji | Katakana |
|---|---|
| kamera | カメラ |
| pasokon | パソコン |
| amerika | アメリカ |
Direct conversion versus conventional spelling
A converter can map sounds reliably, but loanwords sometimes have a settled dictionary spelling. Compare unfamiliar results with a dictionary, especially when long vowels or modern foreign-sound combinations are involved.