Romaji

Romaji is the Romanization of the Japanese language, which means it uses the Latin alphabet to represent Japanese sounds. This system allows those unfamiliar with Japanese scripts—hiragana, katakana, and kanji—to read and pronounce Japanese words. Romaji is often used in language learning, signage, and for typing Japanese on computers. It helps bridge the gap for non-Japanese speakers by providing an accessible way to engage with the language while they learn or communicate. However, it does not capture all nuances of Japanese pronunciation and grammar, making it an incomplete substitute for the original scripts.