Captions in Japanese
Japanese captions, beautifully done.
The cloud AI outputs mixed Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji, accurate Japanese captions in seconds.
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A style for your story
Curated fonts, color, and motion
From spoken words to styled captions
How to add Japanese captions
01 / Upload
Start with your video
Open the editor and upload the video you want to caption. Choose Japanese for transcription.
02 / Make it yours
Review and choose a style
Review the generated words, correct the details, and choose a caption style that fits your story.
03 / Share
Export your captioned video
Preview the timing and placement, then export your video with the captions included.
Made for your language
Japanese
日本語
For YouTube, TikTok, LINE
Transcription and timing
Use the small model for Japanese. It handles mixed script output well and correctly segments words in connected speech.
Getting the script right
Japanese uses three writing systems (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji). The cloud AI outputs mixed script naturally.
Beautiful by default
The right words. A look that's yours.
Keep it clean
Let the words do the talking.
Make a statement
Bold type for your biggest moments.
Give words presence
Emphasis that brings your story to life.
Style examples shown in English. Choose a font that supports your video's language.
Japanese Captions for the World's Third-Largest Economy
Japan has one of the most active and engaged online video audiences in the world. YouTube is the dominant platform for Japanese content, with viewers spending substantial time watching everything from educational tutorials to entertainment and gaming content. TikTok has also gained massive popularity in Japan, especially among younger demographics. Japanese viewers have a strong preference for captioned content, many Japanese TV programs include on-screen text as a standard production practice, making audiences accustomed to reading along with speech. This cultural norm means that adding captions to your Japanese videos is not just helpful but expected by viewers. Captioned content in Japanese consistently outperforms uncaptioned equivalents in engagement metrics. For creators targeting the Japanese market, high-quality captions with proper script handling are essential for appearing professional and credible.
Three Writing Systems, One Seamless Transcription
Japanese is unique in using three writing systems simultaneously, Hiragana for native words and grammar, Katakana for loanwords and emphasis, and Kanji for Chinese-derived characters that convey meaning efficiently. Cloud AI outputs all three scripts naturally, choosing the appropriate writing system based on context just as a native speaker would. Loanwords from English appear in Katakana, common vocabulary in Kanji, and grammatical particles in Hiragana. The output looks natural and idiomatic. Word segmentation in Japanese is particularly challenging because the language does not use spaces between words. The cloud AI handles this by identifying word boundaries from context. After transcription, you can review and edit segmentation in the visual editor. For caption styling, the pop category, showing one word group at a time, works exceptionally well with Japanese because it leverages the information density of Kanji characters, displaying concise meaningful units that viewers can absorb instantly.
How does the cloud AI handle Japanese writing systems?
The cloud AI outputs mixed Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji naturally based on context. Loanwords appear in Katakana, common words in Kanji, and grammatical elements in Hiragana. The output reads naturally, similar to how a native speaker would write the same content.
Does Japanese word segmentation work correctly?
The cloud AI identifies word boundaries in Japanese despite the language not using spaces. It segments speech into meaningful units from context. After transcription, you can adjust word boundaries manually in the visual editor if any segmentation needs refinement.
How accurate is Japanese transcription?
Cloud AI provides strong results for Japanese content. It handles all three writing systems accurately and produces natural Kanji selection, resolving homophones from context. After transcription, you can refine any character or segmentation choices in the visual editor.
Can I use Japanese captions for YouTube?
Yes. Export at 16:9 for standard YouTube or 9:16 for YouTube Shorts. The MP4 has captions burned in, displaying correctly on any device without relying on YouTube's auto-generated Japanese subtitles, which often have accuracy issues with Kanji selection.
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