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Google Japanese Input Method Editor

Q: How do I uninstall Google Japanese Input Method Editor?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask google-japanese-ime@dev`. Homebrew will remove Google Japanese Input Method Editor and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Google Japanese Input Method Editor to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask google-japanese-ime@dev` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Japanese input software

For Mac

Official website

Free + paid plans

CategoryMedia & Entertainment

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

VersionlatestCatalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Google Japanese Input Method Editor?

Japanese input software

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask google-japanese-ime@dev

Official Website

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How to Install Google Japanese Input Method Editor on Mac

Follow these steps to install Google Japanese Input Method Editor using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask google-japanese-ime@dev
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask google-japanese-ime@dev
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm google-japanese-ime@dev is installed, then try `google-japanese-ime@dev --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Google Japanese Input Method Editor
Run `google-japanese-ime@dev` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Google Japanese Input Method Editor

How do I install Google Japanese Input Method Editor on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask google-japanese-ime@dev. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run google-japanese-ime@dev from Terminal.

Is Google Japanese Input Method Editor free?

Yes, Google Japanese Input Method Editor is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Google Japanese Input Method Editor?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask google-japanese-ime@dev. Homebrew will remove Google Japanese Input Method Editor and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Google Japanese Input Method Editor?

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How do I update Google Japanese Input Method Editor to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask google-japanese-ime@dev in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Google Japanese Input Method Editor work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Google Japanese Input Method Editor can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.