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Akasi or Akashi? Hepburn Most Established of Japan’s Different “Rōmaji” Systems

  • Rōmaji Spelling Dominance

    Rōmaji Spelling Dominance

  • Rōmaji Spelling of 明石

    Rōmaji Spelling of 明石

  • A train station sign displaying “Tamba” in Hepburn spelling. (© Pixta)

    A train station sign displaying “Tamba” in Hepburn spelling. (© Pixta)

  • The West Nippon Expressway Company uses “Tanba” according to Kunrei spelling, seen here on a highway toll booth sign. (© Pixta)

    The West Nippon Expressway Company uses “Tanba” according to Kunrei spelling, seen here on a highway toll booth sign. (© Pixta)

  • A sign for Shimbashi Station illustrates how in the Hepburn system, the hiragana character ん is spelled as an “m” when coming before a “b,” “m,” or “p.” (© Pixta)

    A sign for Shimbashi Station illustrates how in the Hepburn system, the hiragana character ん is spelled as an “m” when coming before a “b,” “m,” or “p.” (© Pixta)

  • Do you use rōmaji when typing Japanese?

    Do you use rōmaji when typing Japanese?

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