Japanese Input Method

The steps I followed to set up Japanese Input Method using Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE 4).

1. Input Method Settings

Choose “Input method” from the application menu.

2. Input Method Framework

Select “Fcitx” from the “Input method framework” drop-down menu.

3. Japanese Language Support Package

Select “Japanese” located on the left hand side menu.

Click the “Install” button located in the main panel.

Follow the prompts to install the package.

4. Reboot

Reboot the system.

5. Input Method Configuration

Right-Click on Fcitx keyboard icon in the application panel.

Select “Configure” from the menu.

Click the “+” button location at the bottom right of the window.

Untick the “Only Show Current Language” checkbox.

Type “mozc” in the input box at the bottom of the window.

Select “mozc” from the list location in the main panel of the window.

Click “OK”

Usage

To change input methods first click inside any input box.

Switch between normal keyboard and Mozc keyboard by clikcing the Fcitx keyboard icon in the application panel.

While in Mozc mode right-click and select the desired input method (hiragana/katakana) from the Composistion Mode option in the menu.

Keyboard Shortcuts