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Convert non-Latin writing into Roman letters, compare recognized standards, and understand why spellings differ.

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Korean · Revised Romanization 안녕하세요 annyeonghaseyo
Japanese 東京 Tōkyō
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Romanization is more than a conversion

The same name can look different under different standards. Explore the logic, history, and real-world use behind those choices.

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Pinyin, Hepburn, Revised Romanization, ISO 9, ALA-LC, and the institutions behind them.

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See what changes—and what does not—when the standard changes.

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