How to type in japanese with WIN XP and 2000

tabana wrote:I don't think it's possible without the disc. IIRC, it's one of the big .cab files. :(

I thought there was a link to download IME from the website. If I find it, I'll post it here.

Is it this one Microsoft Global IME 5.02 for 32-bit Windows?

I just got a Japanese keyboard for my notebook (replaced the existing one). How can I type the hiragana directly (the characters appearing on the keys) versus using romaji to enter via IME? I think that romaji is easier, but I would like to try out the other methods.

Is there a keystroke that I need to press to access that mode? I have installed the Japanese 106/109 key driver in Windows.

I think you need to change your keyboard properties.
Control panel -> Keyboard properties -> Hardware. Instead of Standard 101/102 keys you should have 106 keys.

If you want to change your keyboard layout from qwerty to ‚½‚Ä‚¢‚·‚©‚ñ, you need to go in ime options (when Japanese is selected). Click the red dot icon, select properties. Change input settings from romaji to kana.

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Shortcut keys:
Alt+shift (Left): Switch between languages
Alt+Caps Lock: Switch between input modes (direct input, hiragana...)

I did make the change to 106/109 Key Japanese keyboard. I'll check out this menu option later.... though as I said before, without trying this out, I think the IME method of entering romaji is probably the easiest method.

Thanks.

No problem. :)

Unless you need to type rapidly (like for chatting), then yes, romaji input is probably the easiest way. Since I don't have a Japanese keyboard, kana input is problematic. I could get use to it overtime, but I don't type much more then a few words a week. It'll take me forever to find the right keys.

Thanks. That worked...but it is definitely harder to use if you are used to IME and romaji input.

Glad I could help. :D It might take a few days/weeks to get used to.

any idea what's the keyboard combination to type if i wanna get the particle 'O' & not 'O' as in ‚¨? :sweat:

IniQx wrote:any idea what's the keyboard combination to type if i wanna get the particle 'O' & not 'O' as in ‚¨? :sweat:

It's "wo".

dochira wrote:
It's "wo".

ah! thx alot! :woot:

If nobody minds me reviving this thread... :fingerscrossed: :mrgreen:

I followed the instructions given here, and it's worked fine, for which I am grateful.

But, when I have Japanese keyboard on, I notice that whenever I go to another page on the same site (jdorama, or any other), it opens another window. So I end up having to close various pages that I've already looked at.

Is this to do with having Japanese keyboard on, or is it just a freaky coincidence?

Any help would be gladly received.

Keps wrote:If nobody minds me reviving this thread... :fingerscrossed: :mrgreen:

I followed the instructions given here, and it's worked fine, for which I am grateful.

But, when I have Japanese keyboard on, I notice that whenever I go to another page on the same site (jdorama, or any other), it opens another window. So I end up having to close various pages that I've already looked at.

Is this to do with having Japanese keyboard on, or is it just a freaky coincidence?

Any help would be gladly received.

Uh, well the problem just went away by itself anyway...

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I can finally write in Japanese too! I had a hard time figuring out how to do it... It's just that my computer switches to JP all the time so I have to change it back all the time in order to be able to write ?, _ and ' etc.

AnnaSJ wrote:I can finally write in Japanese too! I had a hard time figuring out how to do it... It's just that my computer switches to JP all the time so I have to change it back all the time in order to be able to write ?, _ and ' etc.

I had the same problem with arbitrary Japanese Kanji popping up all over the place in emails and most browser screens. I finally just had to delete the Japanese options. :grumble:

thank you
now i can write things in japanese
btw, how to write japanese character in linux?
i'm currently using ubuntu

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Ocha Orts wrote:
Now we are ready to start seting up the typing

---FOR WIN XP---
STEP 1.) Right-click any open space on the taskbar. Point to Toolbars, then choose Language Bar. --> please help, no Language Bar option!Any idea?

Done~

Onegaishimasu... :bow:

Just go in: Control Panel / Regional and language options / languages tab (the 2nd one) / Details... button /
You should have a button called "language bar..." at the bottom. Just check "show language bar on desktop" and click ok. :)

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AnnaSJ wrote:I can finally write in Japanese too! I had a hard time figuring out how to do it... It's just that my computer switches to JP all the time so I have to change it back all the time in order to be able to write ?, _ and ' etc.

You need to set your other language as default.
(Control Panel / Regional and language options / languages tab (the 2nd one) / Details... button /
Just select the language you want by default in the combo box (for example english US... ) and click ok. Now, you'll only have to change it when you want to type in Japanese. :)

tabana wrote:Just go in: Control Panel / Regional and language options / languages tab (the 2nd one) / Details... button /
You should have a button called "language bar..." at the bottom. Just check "show language bar on desktop" and click ok. :)

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You need to set your other language as default.
(Control Panel / Regional and language options / languages tab (the 2nd one) / Details... button /
Just select the language you want by default in the combo box (for example english US... ) and click ok. Now, you'll only have to change it when you want to type in Japanese. :)

Thanks!You are great!! :victory:

No problem. I'm glad I could help. :D