Japanese typing test 日本語
How fast can you type in Japanese? Pick a time and start typing: your words per minute and accuracy appear the moment time runs out. Free, no sign-up needed.
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About the language
Typing in Japanese
Japanese is typed through an input method (IME): you type the sound and pick the character. Practise with your device IME switched on.
- Family
- Japonic Japanese branch
- Writing
- Chinese characters / kana Left to right
- Practice
- 74 words Device keyboard
Your keyboard
Use your device's Japanese keyboard or input method: switch it on in your system settings, then click the test and start typing.
Keep practising
Japanese's family
See it on the language tree →Japonic › Japanese, descended from Old Japanese. Its oldest ancestor: Proto-Japonic.
Japanese typing test: questions and answers
What is a good Japanese typing speed? +
For most people 25 to 35 words per minute in Japanese is a solid everyday speed, 40+ is fast, and office or exam jobs often ask for 25 to 40 WPM. Accuracy above 95% matters more than raw speed.
Do I need a Japanese keyboard to take this test? +
Use your device's Japanese keyboard or input method. Switch it on in your system settings, then click the test and start typing.
How is Japanese typing speed measured? +
Every five correctly typed characters (key presses, including spaces) count as one word. Uncorrected mistakes are not counted, and accuracy shows how many key presses were right the first time.
How can I type faster in Japanese? +
Learn to touch type with the Japanese lessons, practise 10 minutes a day, and keep your eyes on the screen. Your dashboard shows the keys you miss most so you can drill them.