A Japanese IME for Windows that lets you type romaji and switches between Japanese and English automatically, so you don't need the half-width/full-width key.
1.2K75C#GPL-3.0Updated 7 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Google Japanese Input (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Google Japanese Input? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
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| yksr-melt/Meltype | ★ 1.2K | GPL-3.0 | 7 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Google Japanese Input?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Google Japanese Input on Repolode are Meltype.
- Which Google Japanese Input alternative should I choose?
- Meltype has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-3.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.