Japanese JIS keyboard layout

Japanese JIS adds symbol and input-mode keys, a short spacebar and a tall Enter. This reference shows the Roman-letter and symbol positions of the JIS 109A arrangement.

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Japanese JIS 109A

Typing block · JIS

Japanese JIS 109A · Typing block: 66 keys in the illustrated arrangement. Shift symbols appear above the main legends.

Keys shown66

Function rowUse a layer

Arrow keysUse a layer

Number padNone

The typing block shows letters, symbols and modifiers. ◌ marks a composing accent.

JIS Roman-letter symbols

The number row differs from US English: Shift+2 gives double quote, @ has a dedicated position and ¥ occupies an extra key near Backspace. The extra key beside right Shift adds another symbol position.

Japanese character input

The keys around the spacebar select conversion and input modes. Kana or kanji entry depends on the selected Japanese input method and its current mode. Use the Roman-symbol diagram for physical reference, then select the intended input mode in the operating system.