Japanese symbol for “ime”

ＩＭＥ

アイ・エム・イー

Romaji: ai・emu・ii

input method editor; IME

In Japanese, ime is ＩＭＥ, read アイ・エム・イー (ai・emu・ii).

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Meanings

n input method editor; IME (comp)

Written forms: ＩＭＥ. Readings: アイ・エム・イー、アイエムイー.

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