How to type small characters in Japanese input method
When using the Japanese input method, you often encounter situations where you need to enter small characters (small kana), such as "っ", "ゃ", "ゅ", "ょ", etc. These small characters are often used for pronunciation such as obscuring and accelerating sounds in Japanese. Mastering their input methods is very important for Japanese learners. This article will introduce in detail how to enter small characters in the Japanese input method, and provide hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days as a reference.
1. How to type small characters using Japanese input method

1.Romaji input method: In Romaji input mode, the way to input small characters is as follows:
| small print | Input method |
|---|---|
| っ (prompt sound) | Repeat the consonant of the next kana, for example "かった" is entered as "katta" |
| ゃ | Enter "lya" or "xya" |
| ゅ | Enter "lyu" or "xyu" |
| ょ | Enter "lyo" or "xyo" |
2.direct input method: Some input methods support direct input of small characters. For example, input "ltu" in IME to get "っ".
3.shortcut key method: Some input methods support shortcut keys to switch to small font mode. Please refer to the input method instructions for specific operations.
2. Reference for hot topics on the entire network in the past 10 days
The following are some of the hotly discussed topics on the Internet in the past 10 days for readers’ reference:
| hot topics | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|
| The subsequent impact of the Tokyo Olympics | ★★★★★ | Twitter, Weibo |
| Japan's new prime minister election | ★★★★☆ | NHK, Yahoo News |
| Recommended Japanese learning apps | ★★★☆☆ | Zhihu, Reddit |
| The second season of the anime "Spell Return" | ★★★★☆ | Station B, 5ch |
3. Frequently Asked Questions
1.Why does entering "tt" turn into "っ"?
This is a rule of the Romaji input method. Repeated consonants will be automatically converted into the accent sound "っ".
2.How to input the small character 「ぁ」?
You can enter "xla" or "la" to get "ぁ".
3.How to type small characters using Japanese input method on mobile phone?
The method is similar to the computer. Usually, long pressing the Kana key will display small font options.
4. Input method tips
| Skills | Description |
|---|---|
| Memorize common combinations | For example, enter "kya" for "きゃ" |
| Using the "x" prefix | Most small characters can be entered starting with "x" |
| Practice difficult-sounding words | For example, enter "shukudai" for "しゅくだい" (homework) |
5. Differences in input methods on different platforms
1.Windows IME: Supports complete Romaji input rules.
2.Mac Japanese input method: The operations are similar but some shortcut keys are different.
3.mobile phone input method: Usually provides a more intuitive pseudonym selection interface.
Mastering the input method of Japanese small characters requires some practice. It is recommended to enter more actual words to familiarize yourself with the rules. These operations will become natural and smooth with increasing use.
I hope this article can help you use Japanese input method better. If you have other questions related to Japanese input, please leave a message in the comment area for discussion.
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