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Japanese Name Converter

Convert English names to Japanese (Katakana, Kanji Ateji, Hiragana) and reverse Japanese names to English (Hepburn Romaji, Passport MOFA, Credit Card) with free native audio pronunciation.

Japanese & English Name Phonetic Audio Converter

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カタカナ • Katakana (Official Japanese Spelling)
エマ・ワトソン
Standard Japanese transcription required on Japanese Resident Cards, MyNumber cards, and bank accounts.
漢字当て字 • Kanji Ateji (Meaningful Japanese Characters)
恵真 和登村
Traditional Japanese phonetic kanji selected for auspicious and poetic character meanings.
ひらがな • Hiragana (Traditional Cursive Script)
えま・わとそん
Cursive native Japanese phonetic script used on official forms, résumés, and Japanese calligraphy.
Hepburn Romanization (ヘボン式・Standard)
Emma Watson
Standard international English spelling for business cards, email signatures, and global correspondence.
🛂 Japan Passport Format (外務省 MOFA Official)
WATSON, EMMA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs official standard: long vowels omitted, ん→M before B/M/P, ALL CAPS with comma.
💳 Credit Card & Flight Ticket (First Last)
EMMA WATSON
First-Last order (GIVEN SURNAME) standard required by international payment networks and flight reservations.

Two-Way Japanese Name Converter & Free Native Audio Pronunciation (TTS)

Whether you want to convert an English or foreign name into Japanese (Katakana, Kanji Ateji, Hiragana) or reverse convert a Japanese name into official English Romanization (Hepburn, MOFA Passport format, Credit Card order, Kunrei-shiki), this tool does it instantly in real-time.

Mode 1: English to Japanese (英語 ➔ 日本語)

When traveling to Japan, working with Japanese companies, filling out Japanese visa forms, or ordering a personal Japanese Hanko (stamp), non-Japanese names are rendered into Japanese scripts:

  • Katakana (カタカナ): The primary and official Japanese phonetic script used for foreign names, international brands, and official resident registrations.
  • Kanji Ateji (当て字): Beautiful, meaningful Japanese Kanji characters phonetically chosen to match foreign name syllables with positive traditional meanings (e.g., Emma ➔ 恵真 [Blessing & Truth], John ➔ 慈音 [Compassionate Sound]).
  • Hiragana (ひらがな): The curved native Japanese syllabary, popular for calligraphy and casual handwriting.

Mode 2: Japanese to English — Reverse Mode (日本語 ➔ 英語)

For Japanese nationals, travelers, and expats needing to romanize Japanese Kanji names accurately:

  • Hepburn Romanization (Standard): Standard English spelling used in everyday business, international emails, and social media.
  • MOFA Official Passport Format: Strict Ministry of Foreign Affairs passport standards (long vowels dropped, ん before B/M/P converted to M, family name first in capital letters).
  • Credit Card & Airline Tickets: First-Last order standard required by international payment networks and flight ticketing.
  • Kunrei-shiki (訓令式): Japanese Ministry of Education ISO 3602 standard used in academic research and official archives.

Free Japanese Text-to-Speech (TTS) Speech Synthesis

Correct Japanese name pronunciation uses a flat or pitch-accented mora rhythm. Our tool integrates the browser's native Web Speech Synthesis API (100% free with no plugins or third-party servers) to pronounce your name in authentic native Japanese (ja-JP).

  • Click Listen Pronunciation (発音) to hear the complete name.
  • Use the Speed controls (0.8x for slow study, 1.0x for normal, 1.2x for fluent speech).
  • Click the speaker button on any individual card to hear that specific phonetic representation spoken out loud.