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The method and apparatus providing for the conversion of phonetic symbols to kanji characters. Phonetic symbols, such as kana symbols, are converted to corresponding kanji characters by inputting the phonetic symbol, converting the phonetic symbol to a kanji character corresponding to the phonetic symbol, displaying the resulting kanji character to permit confirmation of the accuracy of the conversion. Alternatively, the input phonetic symbol may be converted to a corresponding kanji character by inputting the phonetic symbol as well as the approximate number of kanji strokes corresponding to the kanji character, which corresponds to the input phonetic symbol, converting the phonetic symbol based on this input and displaying the resulting kanji character on a display apparatus for confirmation of the accuracy of the conversion process. In both cases, if the displayed kanji character is not correct, the next kanji character in the dictionary corresponding to the input phonetic symbol will be displayed.