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    How to install Japanese Input in Linux (tutorial)

    Introduction:
    Hello, my name is Eitan. I am new to linux but i am learning rapidly.
    I want to contribute to the community by writing a tutorials for things that might sound easy and unnecessary but for some it might help a lot. if you see that i wrote something wrong please be sure that your write in the comments so i will fix myself.


    (This tutorial was tested on debian based oses)


    Step 1: Installing Japanese language (Kubuntu users can skip step 1)
    Go to system settings and than go to Region & Language.
    Click on manage languages and than click on install/remove language and add Japanese and click apply to install.


    Step 2: Installing Fcitx Mozc

    There are 2 ways to install Fcitx mozc.

    I recommend through terminal just by writing.

    sudo apt-get install fcitx fcitx-mozc kde-config-fcitx

    Kubuntu users need to write only:

    sudo apt-get install fcitx-mozc


    The second way is by going and installing Fcitx through the store

    and than installing fcitx mozc through this website (choose for your os)


    Step 3: Making fcitx your input method

    through terminal you just type

    im-config -n fcitx

    through GUI: go to system settings-> Region & language -> manage languages -> keboard method input system -> change to fcitx.


    Step 4: Relogin

    you can relogin or restart your pc whatever you decide.


    Step 5: Adding japanese to fcitx

    you will see and keyboard like icon on the panel (depending on what distro do you use)

    right click on it and than configure.

    click on the "+" sign and uncheck "Only show current language"

    than search for mozc and add it.


    Step 6: Enjoy + tips

    now you can enjoy using japanese by holding CTRL + SPACE.

    If it doesn't work make sure you are on English input and than CTRL + SPACE.

    If you want to change the shortcut for Japanese input just go to configuration in the keyboard icon and than go to Global Config and change "Trigger Input Method" to what ever you like.

    If you want to add another language i suggest to you to add it through system settings and not from fcitx.