Apple iPad iOS 8.1 - Manual (Page 149)

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You can type some complex characters, such as 鱲 (part of the name for the Hong Kong
International Airport), by writing two or more component characters in sequence. Tap the
character to replace the characters you typed. Roman characters are also recognized.
Type Japanese kana. Use the Kana keypad to select syllables. For more syllable options, tap the
arrow key and select another syllable or word from the window.
Type Japanese romaji. Use the Romaji keyboard to type syllables. Alternative choices appear
along the top of the keyboard; tap one to type it. For more syllable options, drag the list to the
left or tap the arrow key.
Type facemarks or emoticons. Use the Japanese Kana keyboard and tap the key. Or you can:
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Use the Japanese Romaji keyboard (QWERTY-Japanese layout): Tap , then tap the key.
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Use the Chinese (Simplified or Traditional) Pinyin or (Traditional) Zhuyin keyboard: Tap , then
tap the key.