Mar 03, 2026 09:00:00

What Japanese input software do GIGAZINE readers usually use? We asked them in a survey

Japanese input software is essential when writing text on a PC or smartphone. Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android all have standard input functions, but some people install other software for better conversion accuracy, dictionaries, or unique input functions. So, in a survey for

a giveaway campaign conducted three times a year by GIGAZINE, we asked people which Japanese input software they usually use.

First, we asked GIGAZINE readers, 'What Japanese input software do you use on your PC?' The most popular answer was MS IME, accounting for the majority of responses. Google Japanese Input followed by over 30%. The results showed that many people either 'use the standard input environment as is' or 'choose a standard alternative software that can be installed for free.'

The breakdown is as follows:
1st place: MS IME (51.41%)
2nd place: Google Japanese Input (35.82%)
3rd place: ATOK (9.76%)
4th place: Other (3.01%)

We also asked those who answered 'Other' in the previous question what Japanese input software they use, and received answers such as 'macOS standard keyboard,' '

Copilot Keyboard ,' ' Kawsemi ,' and ' Mozc .'

Next, we asked, 'What Japanese input app do you use on your smartphone?' The results are as follows. When it comes to Japanese input apps on smartphones, the overwhelming majority (over 70%) use the input app that comes standard with iOS or Android. There is a stronger tendency to use the app that comes pre-installed than with PCs, and only a small proportion of people change their Japanese input app.

The breakdown is as follows:
1st place: Default input app for each OS (74.32%)
2nd place: Simeji (8.06%)
3rd place: flick(6.11%)
4th place: ATOK (5.68%)
5th place: Other (4.10%)
6. Microsoft SwiftKey AI Keyboard (1.73%)

Japanese input apps on smartphones are often sufficient for everyday use even with the default settings, so changing Japanese input apps may be limited to cases where there is a clear purpose, such as 'I want to increase input speed,' 'I want to add more functions,' or 'I want to enjoy design and customization.'

When we asked those who answered 'Other' in the previous question what Japanese input app they use, we received answers such as ' Gboard ,' ' Arte, ' ' Sumire ,' ' azooKey ,' and ' One-Handed Keyboard Pro .' It seems that in addition to standard input, there are a certain number of people who choose Japanese input apps that are specialized for flicks or have a high level of customizability.

Many GIGAZINE readers use the default Japanese input software, but the survey results show that some choose a different Japanese input software. Because 'Japanese input software' is something that we don't often think about when we use it, there is a good chance that if there is an opportunity to think about it, they will switch to a different input software.

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