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Google Japanese Input Method Editor

brew install --cask google-japanese-ime v3.33.6130

Japanese input method editor that converts Roman characters and phonetic input into Japanese text.

Why you might care

Free and widely used in Japan with good prediction accuracy for modern Japanese. Integrates seamlessly with macOS and offers cloud-based learning to improve suggestions based on your typing patterns.

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Alternatives

Rime Baidu IME ATOK
380
30-day installs · #575
1.3k
90-day · #530
4.5k
365-day · #543

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