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Furigana Generator & Converter

Add hiragana, romaji, or bracketed readings above any Japanese text — powered by 2,100+ Kanji dictionary.

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✨ Ruby HTML vs Bracketed Output

Ruby HTML (``) renders floating phonetic kana directly above each kanji character — perfect for reading practice in textbooks and online readers.

Bracketed Format (`漢字[かんじ]`) outputs plain text readings inside brackets, making it easy to import directly into Anki flashcards, Notion, and study notes.

📚 2,100+ Kanji Dictionary Support

Powered by a dictionary covering all JLPT N5, N4, N3, N2, and N1 Kanji. Common compound words (like 日本語, 会社, 病院, 出口) are parsed cleanly with their standard onyomi and kunyomi readings.

About Furigana Generator

What Is Furigana?

Furigana (振り仮名) are small hiragana characters placed above or beside kanji to show their pronunciation. They act as reading aids, letting learners understand kanji they have not yet memorized. In Japanese newspapers, textbooks, and children's books, furigana appears frequently to help readers of all levels.

For Nepali students preparing for JFT Basic or JLPT, furigana bridges the gap between knowing hiragana and reading full Japanese sentences that contain kanji. Instead of stopping to look up every unfamiliar character, you can read continuously and build vocabulary in context.

How This Furigana Generator Works

Paste or type any Japanese text into the input box and the generator instantly adds hiragana readings above each kanji. The tool uses morphological analysis to determine the correct reading based on context, handling special readings like 今日 (きょう) and 大人 (おとな) that differ from standard on'yomi or kun'yomi.

You can copy the annotated text for use in your study notes, flashcards, or shared documents. This saves hours compared to looking up each kanji individually in a dictionary.

Using Furigana for Reading Practice

Reading Japanese text with furigana is one of the most effective ways to build kanji recognition naturally. Start with short passages — news headlines, simple blog posts, or JFT practice questions — and use this tool to add readings. Over time, you will notice familiar kanji and stop needing the furigana for those characters.

A good practice method is to read the passage once with furigana, then try reading it again without. This active recall strengthens your memory far more than passive review.

Furigana in JFT Basic Preparation

The JFT Basic exam includes reading comprehension sections where you must understand sentences containing common kanji. While the exam itself may include furigana on some difficult words, many everyday kanji like 仕事, 時間, and 会社 appear without readings. Practicing with this generator helps you gradually wean off furigana for high-frequency vocabulary.

Use the generator on JFT practice materials to identify which kanji you already know and which ones need more study time.

Where You Will See Furigana in Japan

Once you arrive in Japan for work, you will encounter furigana in many everyday situations. Government forms, medical documents, and workplace safety manuals often include furigana to ensure comprehension by non-native readers and younger Japanese employees. Train station signs display readings in hiragana alongside kanji station names.

Children's manga, NHK Easy News, and beginner-level apps also use furigana extensively, making them excellent study resources for Nepali students at the N5-N4 level.

How to Use Furigana Generator

Type or paste any Japanese text into the input field

Select an output format: Ruby, Bracketed, Hiragana-only, or Romaji

Click Generate Furigana to add readings above each kanji

Copy the output for use in Anki flashcards or study notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is furigana in Japanese? +

Furigana are small hiragana characters written above kanji to indicate their pronunciation. They appear in textbooks, children's books, and official documents to help readers who may not know a particular kanji's reading. This tool automatically generates furigana for any Japanese text you enter.

How can I read kanji without furigana? +

The best approach is gradual exposure. Start by reading texts with furigana using this generator, then challenge yourself to read the same passage without it. Flashcard apps with spaced repetition, such as Anki, also help you memorize readings over time. For JFT Basic, focus on the most common 100-200 kanji first.

Does the JFT Basic exam have furigana? +

The JFT Basic exam includes furigana on some less common kanji, but everyday words like 名前, 電話, and 住所 typically appear without readings. This means you need to memorize the readings of frequently used kanji before exam day. Practicing with and without furigana is the best preparation strategy.

Is furigana only for beginners? +

No, furigana is used by Japanese people of all ages. Newspapers add furigana to unusual names and rare kanji. Legal documents and government forms include readings for clarity. Even native speakers encounter unfamiliar kanji with furigana in specialized texts. However, as your Japanese improves, you will naturally rely on furigana less.