skk
SKK, short for Simple Kana to Kanji, is a Japanese input method that converts kana input into kanji and other characters using a dictionary-driven conversion process. It originated as an open-source project for Emacs and has since been ported to multiple platforms, including standalone applications and input-method frameworks such as IBus and fcitx.
How it works: The user types kana, and SKK consults its dictionaries to present kanji conversions as
Dictionary and customization: The core dictionary, commonly named skk-jisyo, is complemented by user dictionaries that allow
Implementations and usage: The SKK model is consistent across variants; Emacs users rely on SKK through the
SKK remains a long-standing option among open-source Japanese input methods, favored by users who prefer dictionary-based