Romaji to Katakana Converter
Convert Romaji (Roman letters) to Katakana (γ«γΏγ«γ) instantly. Perfect for writing foreign names, loanwords, and technical terms in Japanese katakana.
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Romaji to Katakana Examples
Technology
konpyuutaa β γ³γ³γγ₯γΌγΏγΌ
intaanetto β γ€γ³γΏγΌγγγ
sumaatofon β γΉγγΌγγγ©γ³
sofutowea β γ½γγγ¦γ§γ’
Food & Drinks
koohii β γ³γΌγγΌ
hanbaagaa β γγ³γγΌγ¬γΌ
piza β γγΆ
aisukuriimu β γ’γ€γΉγ―γͺγΌγ
Common Names
maiku β γγ€γ―
jon β γΈγ§γ³
merii β γ‘γͺγΌ
robaato β γγγΌγ
Katakana Usage Guide
When to Use Katakana
- Foreign loanwords (γ³γ³γγ₯γΌγΏγΌ)
- Foreign names (γΈγ§γ³γγ‘γͺγΌ)
- Company names (γγ€γ―γγ½γγ)
- Scientific/technical terms
- Onomatopoeia (sound effects)
- Emphasis (similar to italics)
Special Katakana Features
- Long vowels marked with γΌ
- Small γ‘, γ£, γ₯, γ§, γ© for foreign sounds
- γ΄ for "v" sound (γ΄γ£ = vi)
- γ for double consonants
- Middle dot γ» for word separation
About Romaji to Katakana Conversion
This converter is especially useful for:
- Writing foreign names: Convert your name or others' names to katakana
- Technical writing: Convert technical terms and jargon to katakana
- Language learning: Practice katakana writing and recognition
- Business cards: Create Japanese business cards with names in katakana
The converter automatically handles long vowels (using γΌ), special katakana combinations, and common patterns used in foreign word transcription to Japanese.