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Free Furigana Converter: Kanji to Hiragana | EZFurigana

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Pangram verdict · v3.3

We believe that this document is fully AI-generated

99 %

AI likelihood · overall

AI
0% human-written 100% AI-generated
SEGMENTS · HUMAN 0 of 2
SEGMENTS · AI 2 of 2
WORD COUNT 359
PEAK AI % 99% · §2
Analyzed
May 29
backend: pangram/v3.3
Segments scanned
2 windows
avg 180 words each
Distribution
0 / 100%
human / AI fraction
Verdict
AI
Pangram v3.3

Article text · 359 words · 2 segments analyzed

Human AI-generated
§1 AI · 99%

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Furigana Converter for Japanese Add furigana to Japanese text, PDFs, images, subtitles, and ebooks. Automatically converts kanji to hiragana to help you read and learn Japanese. Free to use with no signup required. Your uploads are automatically deleted within 24 hours.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Furigana are small phonetic characters (hiragana or katakana) placed above or beside kanji to show pronunciation. Also called ruby text, furigana help learners read Japanese more easily and build reading confidence.

Follow these simple steps: 1. Choose your input type (text, PDF, image, EPUB, subtitles, or website URL) 2. Paste your text or upload your file 3. Select a furigana style (hiragana, katakana, or romaji) 4. Optionally apply a JLPT filter to show furigana only for advanced kanji 5. Click Generate to preview and download your result

We support plain text, PDFs, images (JPG/PNG), EPUB ebooks, SRT subtitles, and Japanese webpages.

§2 AI · 99%

You can download your results in multiple formats: HTML, TXT, PDF, EPUB, SRT, or Anki-ready flashcards.

Yes, completely free with no account required. All features including file import, dictionary lookup, Anki export, and saved vocabulary are included at no cost.

Yes. You can display furigana in hiragana, katakana, or romaji, depending on your learning level and preference. Hiragana above kanji is the most common choice for beginners.

JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test) filtering shows furigana only for kanji above a chosen difficulty level (N5-N1). For example, if you set it to N3, easier N5/N4 words appear without furigana, while N3 and harder words display readings. This helps you practice reading common kanji while keeping the text clean and readable.

We don't store your files or track your activity. All uploads are automatically deleted within 24 hours for your privacy and security. See our privacy policy for full details.

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