ATOK キーワードExpress
ATOK キーワードExpress is a Japanese input method and text processing utility for macOS, part of the ATOK suite of input tools from JustSystems. It provides context-aware kanji conversion, predictive text suggestions, and support for various Japanese writing styles (hiragana, katakana, kanji, romaji). The software is primarily used by Japanese language users and bilingual workers who need reliable, intelligent Japanese text input alongside English and other languages on their Mac.
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1 suggestionWe could not find public information about the native Apple Silicon status of ATOK キーワードExpress. The bundle ID suggests this is JustSystems' ATOK version 27 input method. Contact JustSystems directly to confirm whether a native Apple Silicon build is available or planned. This is important because an Intel-only build will stop launching entirely when Apple removes Rosetta 2 in macOS 28 (September 2028) — roughly 27 months from now. Ask the vendor specifically: (1) whether the current version ships a native arm64 build, (2) if not, when one is planned, and (3) what the upgrade path is for users currently on version 27. If native support is not forthcoming before the September 2028 deadline, you may need to evaluate alternative Japanese input methods with confirmed Apple Silicon support, such as Google Japanese Input or other modern Input Method frameworks that run natively on M-series Macs.
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