# Tategaki for Raycast

URL: https://www.raycast.com/haruka_odenkun/tategaki

> Convert text to Japanese vertical writing

- Install: raycast://extensions/haruka_odenkun/tategaki
- Author: [HARUKA](https://www.raycast.com/haruka_odenkun)
- Installs: 15
- Platforms: macOS, Windows
- Categories: Fun
- Updated: 2026-11-11
- Source: https://github.com/raycast/extensions/tree/ebc6660dd359d62915350abb679c3b070184662d/extensions/tategaki/

## Commands

- **Japanese Vertical Text**: Convert text to Japanese vertical writing (right-to-left columns)

## README

### Tategaki

Convert text to Japanese vertical writing (縦書き). Transforms horizontal text into right-to-left vertical columns.

#### Features

- Read text from selected text or clipboard
- Multiple column separator options (none, space, tab)
- Preview input and converted result side-by-side
- Copy or paste converted text directly

#### Usage

1. Select text in any app, or copy text to clipboard
2. Open Raycast and search for "Japanese Vertical Text"
3. Choose a separator style
4. Press Enter to paste or use actions to copy

#### Example

Input:
```
Hello
World
```

Output (columns read right-to-left):
```
W H
o e
r l
l l
d o
```

#### Supported Languages

This extension works with any Unicode text, including:
- Japanese (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji)
- Chinese characters
- English and other ASCII text
- Emoji and special characters