Show HN: Context-aware Japanese furigana using Sudachi and ModernBERT

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EZFurigana is a free, privacy-focused tool that uses Sudachi and ModernBERT to add context-aware furigana to Japanese text, supporting various input formats and customization options.

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# Free Furigana Converter: Kanji to Hiragana | EZFurigana Source: [https://www.ezfurigana.com/](https://www.ezfurigana.com/) ## 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\. All saved words are stored locally in your browser\. ### No saved words yet Click on words in the furigana converter to see definitions, then save them for later review\. ## 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. 1\. Choose your input type \(text, PDF, image, EPUB, subtitles, or website URL\) 2. 2\. Paste your text or upload your file 3. 3\. Select a furigana style \(hiragana, katakana, or romaji\) 4. 4\. Optionally apply a JLPT filter to show furigana only for advanced kanji 5. 5\. Click Generate to preview and download your result We support plain text, PDFs, images \(JPG/PNG\), EPUB ebooks, SRT subtitles, and Japanese webpages\. 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](https://www.ezfurigana.com/privacy)for full details\. Report Wrong Reading Word Current Reading \(reported as wrong\) Context Sentence Correct Reading \(optional\) We consent to sharing this context sentence to help improve the reading algorithm for everyone\.

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