nkf
converts Japanese text encodings
TLDR
Convert to UTF-8
$ nkf -w [input.txt] > [output.txt]
Convert to Shift-JIS$ nkf -s [input.txt] > [output.txt]
Convert to EUC-JP$ nkf -e [input.txt] > [output.txt]
Auto detect and convert$ nkf -w --guess [input.txt]
Convert in place$ nkf -w --overwrite [file.txt]
Show input encoding$ nkf --guess [file.txt]
SYNOPSIS
nkf [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
nkf (Network Kanji Filter) converts Japanese text encodings. Handles UTF-8, Shift-JIS, EUC-JP.The tool auto-detects encodings. Essential for Japanese text processing.
PARAMETERS
FILES
Files to convert.-w
Convert to UTF-8.-s
Convert to Shift-JIS.-e
Convert to EUC-JP.--guess
Detect encoding.--overwrite
Modify file in place.--help
Display help information.
INSTALL
sudo apt install nkf
sudo dnf install nkf
sudo zypper install nkf
brew install nkf
nix profile install nixpkgs#nkf
CAVEATS
Japanese text focused. Auto-detection may fail. Backup before overwrite.
HISTORY
nkf was created for Japanese computing, handling various encodings used in Japan.
