Typing well reduces friction. Set up your IME once and keep muscle memory consistent across devices.

Setup checklist

  • Install Japanese IME; enable romaji input.
  • Map language switch to an easy shortcut.
  • Show prediction candidates; learn quick selection keys.

Practice

  • Daily 5‑minute typing drills with kana/kanji conversion.
  • Learn common shortcuts (cycle candidates, confirm, convert to katakana).

Typing pairs well with reading aloud—type what you read; say it out loud to reinforce pronunciation.