If you’re unable to type in Japanese on your MacBook Air running macOS Sierra 10.12.6, you’re not alone. This issue often arises when the Japanese keyboard input disappears or gets disabled. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to reinstall the Japanese keyboard input and resolve this issue, so you can get back to typing in Japanese seamlessly.
1. Check System Preferences for Input Sources
The first step is to ensure that the Japanese input method is properly added to your system settings. Follow these steps:
- Go to the Apple menu and click on “System Preferences.”
- Click on “Keyboard” and then navigate to the “Input Sources” tab.
- If Japanese input is not listed, click the “+” button at the bottom left of the window.
- In the pop-up window, select “Japanese” from the list and choose the desired input method (e.g., Hiragana, Katakana, etc.).
- Click “Add” to enable the Japanese keyboard.
2. Ensure Your Region Settings Are Correct
Make sure your region settings are set to Japan for optimal language support:
- In the “System Preferences,” click on “Language & Region.”
- Ensure that your region is set to “Japan.” This will ensure that Japanese language features are fully supported across your system.
3. Reset Keyboard Preferences
If the Japanese input method is still not working, it might help to reset your keyboard preferences. To do this, go to the “Keyboard” section in “System Preferences,” uncheck the “Show Input menu in menu bar” option, restart your computer, and then re-enable this setting. This can sometimes resolve input issues.
4. Use the Mac Terminal for Input Method Issues
In some cases, terminal commands can help restore missing input sources. Open the Terminal app from the “Applications” folder and type the following command:
defaults write com.apple.HIToolbox AppleEnabledInputSources -array-add 'com.apple.inputmethod.Kotoeri'
Press Enter and restart your Mac. This command ensures that the Japanese input method is re-enabled.
5. Conclusion: Restoring Japanese Keyboard Input
By following the above steps, you should be able to reinstall the Japanese keyboard input on your MacBook Air running macOS Sierra 10.12.6. If these steps don’t resolve the issue, it may be worth considering contacting Apple Support for further assistance. With the Japanese input restored, you can continue typing and using your Mac in your preferred language.
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