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I’d like to use Microsoft IME for Japanese on my iMac.

ITO Marina 0 Reputation points
2026-02-14T02:06:37.98+00:00

タイトルの通りです。互換性があるかAppleに問い合せたところ、マイクロソフトの方で聞いて欲しいとの事でした。

日本語 Microsoft-IMEをApple(iMac)で使用可能でしょうか。

よろしくお願いいたします。


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  1. Q&A Assist
    2026-02-14T02:06:44.7933333+00:00
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    Microsoft IME is primarily designed for use on Windows operating systems. While it is possible to use Japanese input methods on macOS, the Microsoft IME itself is not natively supported on iMac or other Apple devices. Instead, macOS has its own built-in Japanese input methods that you can use for typing in Japanese. If you want to use Japanese on your iMac, you can enable the Japanese input method through the System Preferences under Keyboard settings, where you can select from options such as Hiragana, Katakana, and Romaji input modes.

    For specific compatibility or support questions regarding Microsoft IME on non-Windows platforms, it is best to consult Microsoft directly, as they can provide the most accurate information regarding their software's compatibility with Apple products.

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  2. TaoLi 68,175 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-14T14:27:55.73+00:00

    こんにちは、

    Microsoft の日本語 IME(Windows 版)は iMac 上で直接使用することはできません。理由は、Microsoft 日本語 IME が Windows システム向けに設計されており、macOS 版が提供されていないためです。

    macOS には独自の日本語入力システムが標準搭載されており、「日本語入力(ことえり / Apple 日本語入力)」と呼ばれています。

    したがって、macOS 上では Apple 標準の日本語入力システム、またはサードパーティ製の macOS 用入力システムしか利用できません。

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