JP2001202364A - Kanji input device, character input device, kanji input system and storage medium with stored kanji input program - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a KANJI input device for decomposing the form of KANJI into components, storing the respective components corresponding to numerals, retrieving and inputting KANJI by inputting these numerals. SOLUTION: This KANJI input device inputs KANJI by dividing the parts of KANJI constitutions into plural groups and inputting these groups. The components of KANJI are divided into the groups of nine components as shown in a figure 2. As shown in a figure 3, ten keys 1 to 8 and 0 are assigned to these groups (1) to (9). Further, '9' and '.'(dot) have a special meaning. Thus, KANJI is inputted as shown by the keystroke of a figure 4. For example, since the KANJI of 'hito' (meaning 'man') is composed of a straight line or curved line from the upper right side to the lower left side (3) and a straight line or curved line from the upper left side to the lower right side (4), the ten keys 3 and 4 are pressed. Then, a numeral corresponding KANJI dictionary 161 in a storage device 16 is retrieved by a CPU 111 and the relevant character is displayed on a display device 14.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a device and system for inputting Chinese characters and characters.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when a kanji is input to a personal computer or a word processor, a method of inputting a reading of the kanji from a keyboard using a Roman character input or a kana input and converting the reading into a kanji having the reading by a predetermined operation is known. Widely adopted. In addition, a specific code corresponding to each kanji (JIS code or Kuten code) and a condition such as radical and stroke number are specified, and the desired character is selected from a list of kanji satisfying the condition. The method of selecting is known. Generally, about 7000 kanjis are 2 each, centered on JIS first and second level kanjis.
Stored in bytecode.

[0003] By the way, Kanji is an ideographic character representing meaning, and since its birth in China, it has been introduced to Japan and has been used for thousands of years. In Japan, the invention of Kun has been invented, and kanji has been used by fusing it in Japanese, making it an indispensable character in Japanese notation. However, kanji has significant weaknesses. That is, the number is much larger than that of the 26-character alphabet. Therefore, it was not suitable for inputting to a computer with a keyboard or the like. For this reason, techniques have been developed to make it easier to input Chinese characters using a keyboard. For example, in the technique described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 10-40245, a means for inputting parts of speech in addition to reading a kanji, radicals, and the number of strokes when searching for kanji is provided to improve the search speed. Also,
Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. Hei 10-334095 discloses a device in which a kanji that cannot be specified by a JIS code is registered as a variant of a specific kanji or a similar character, and a user can easily search for and input such a kanji. .

FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing the configuration of such a conventional kanji input device. In this device, when the user inputs a kanji reading from the keyboard 82, the character input by the coding unit 83 is coded, and the kanji search processing unit 84 searches the dictionary file 86 based on this code. The character output processing unit 85 displays the result on the document creation screen 81
To be displayed. The user determines whether or not the desired character is to be displayed by looking at the document creation screen 81. If the character is not the desired character, the user repeatedly presses the conversion key. When the character desired to be displayed is displayed on the display screen, the enter key is pressed. To display it on the document on the screen.

[0005]

By the way, in the conventional kanji input device, characters are input by kana, and if the reading of the kanji is not understood, the kanji must be searched for by another troublesome method. Was. For example, when searching for the character "Kan" from a radical, it was necessary to select from 300 or more candidate Kanji characters. In addition, when inputting with a kana, there are many kanji of the same reading, and the conversion key has to be pressed many times to display a target kanji. For example, when "shin" is input to input the character "new", dozens of candidates are displayed, and it is necessary to confirm the character by pressing the conversion key several times. further,
For example, it was impossible for Westerners who did not know the reading of kanji to input from a conventional kanji input device. In particular, for those who do not normally use kanji, kanji is just a figure.Searching for kanji from readings, radicals, stroke counts, etc., inputting and examining the meaning and reading of the kanji, It was virtually impossible.

Therefore, a first object of the present invention is to grasp a kanji as a kind of figure, decompose the shape into constituent elements, store each of them in association with a numeral, and input the numeral. It is an object of the present invention to provide a kanji input device capable of searching and inputting. A second object of the present invention is to provide a kanji input device which can also display the meaning of a searched kanji. A third object of the present invention is to provide a kanji input device which can also display the reading of a searched kanji. A fourth object of the present invention is to provide a character input device capable of inputting characters other than kanji, for example, hiragana, katakana, and Hangul characters by using numbers. A fifth object of the present invention is to provide a kanji input system capable of easily searching for and inputting kanji by accessing through a communication line. A sixth object of the present invention is to grasp a kanji as a kind of figure, decompose its shape into constituent elements, store each of them in association with a number, and search and input by inputting the number. An object of the present invention is to provide a storage medium storing a kanji input program capable of realizing a kanji input function capable of performing a kanji input function.

[0007]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, each kanji is divided into components for each writing direction and a predetermined shape when writing, and these components for each writing direction and a predetermined shape are divided. Dictionary data storage means for assigning numbers to shapes and storing one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji in association with each kanji; input means for inputting numbers corresponding to the numbers; Search means for searching the dictionary data storage means for a kanji composed of a number corresponding to the number inputted from the means, display means for displaying one or more kanji searched by the search means, and display means The first object is achieved by providing a selection unit for selecting a desired input kanji from the kanji displayed in (1).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, when each kanji is divided into constituent elements for each writing direction and a predetermined shape in describing, a right-to-left straight line,
Top-to-bottom straight line, top-right to bottom-left line or curve, top-left to bottom-right line, top-to-bottom right-hand curve, top-to-bottom left-hand curve, cross and center Classify into 9 types of crossing straight line or curve from upper right to lower left and straight line or curve from upper left to lower right, box type surrounded by straight lines on four sides, and circle, and assign numbers to each kanji The first object is achieved by storing one or a plurality of numbers in the dictionary data storage means in association with each kanji.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the meaning of the kanji is stored in association with each kanji stored in the dictionary data storage means. The second object is achieved by displaying the meaning of the kanji when the kanji is displayed on the means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the invention, the reading of the kanji is stored in association with each kanji stored in the dictionary data storage means, and the display is performed. The third object is achieved by displaying the reading of the kanji when displaying the kanji on the means.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, each character is divided into components for each writing direction and a predetermined shape when writing, and numbers are assigned to these components for each writing direction and a predetermined shape. A dictionary data storage means for storing one or more numbers corresponding to each character in association with each character,
Input means for inputting a number corresponding to the number, search means for searching the dictionary data storage means for a character composed of a number corresponding to the number input from the input means, The fourth object is achieved by providing a display unit for displaying one or more characters and a selection unit for selecting a desired input character from the characters displayed on the display unit.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in a system comprising one or more clients and a server connected to the clients via a communication line, the server side writes each kanji in each writing direction when writing each kanji. It is divided into components and a predetermined shape, numbers are assigned to these components for each brush direction and a predetermined shape, and one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji are stored in association with each kanji. It has dictionary data storage means, the client side has input means for inputting numbers, and the server receives numbers input from these input means via a communication line, searches for kanji corresponding to the numbers, and searches for them. By transmitting the result to the client side, the fifth object is achieved.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in a system including a mobile phone and a server connected to the mobile phone via a telephone line, the server side includes constituent elements for each writing direction when writing each kanji. Dictionary data that is divided into predetermined shapes, numbers are assigned to these components for each brush direction and a predetermined shape, and one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji are stored in association with each kanji. The mobile phone has input means for inputting numbers, the server receives the numbers input from the input means via a telephone line, searches for a kanji corresponding to the numbers, and obtains the search result. Is transmitted to the mobile phone, thereby achieving the sixth object.

According to the invention described in claim 8, each kanji is divided into components for each writing direction and a predetermined shape when writing, and numbers are assigned to these components for each writing direction and a predetermined shape. A word data storage function for storing one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji in association with each kanji, an input function for inputting a number corresponding to the number, and a number input from this input function A search function for searching the kanji composed of numbers corresponding to the dictionary data from the dictionary data storage function, a display function for displaying one or more kanji searched by the search function, and a kanji displayed on the display function. A selection function for selecting a desired input kanji, and a storage medium storing a computer-readable kanji input program for realizing the computer,
The seventh object is achieved.

[0015]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. FIG.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a kanji input device according to the present embodiment. The kanji input device of the present embodiment can be configured in a computer system including a personal computer, a word processor, and the like. The kanji input device includes a control unit 11 for controlling the entire device as shown in FIG. The control unit 11 includes a keyboard (including numeric keys) 12, a mouse 13, and a display device 1 as input devices via a bus line 21 such as a data bus.
4, printing device 15, storage device 16, storage medium drive device 1
7, and an input / output I / F (interface) 19 are connected. The control unit 11 includes a CPU (central processing unit) 111, a ROM (read only memory) 11
2. It has a RAM (random access memory) 113. The ROM 112 is a read-only memory in which various programs and data for the CPU 111 to perform various controls and calculations are stored in advance.

The RAM 113 is a memory used by the CPU 111 as a working memory. Keyboard 1
Reference numeral 2 denotes various keys such as a kana key for inputting a kana character, a numeric keypad for inputting a number, a function key for executing various functions, and a cursor key. Mouse 1
A pointing device 3 is an input device for designating a corresponding function by left-clicking a key, an icon, or the like displayed on the display device 14. Display device 14
For example, a CRT or a liquid crystal display is used.
This display device displays characters such as kanji, hiragana, katakana, and hangul as input targets. Printing device 15
Is for printing the characters displayed on the display device 14 and the text created by the characters. As the printing device 15, various printing devices such as a laser printer, a dot printer, an ink jet printer, a page printer, a thermal printer, and a thermal transfer printer are used.

The storage device 16 is composed of a readable and writable storage medium and a drive device for reading and writing various information such as programs and data on the storage medium.
As a storage medium used for the storage device 16, a hard disk is mainly used, but a readable / writable storage medium among various storage media used in a storage medium driving device 17 described later may be used. Good. The storage device 16 includes a number-corresponding kanji dictionary 161, a number-corresponding hiragana dictionary 162, a number-corresponding katakana dictionary 164, and a number-corresponding Hangul dictionary 165. The storage unit 16 also has another storage unit (not shown) (for example, a storage unit for backing up programs, data, and the like stored in the storage device 16). Each of these digitized dictionaries, for example, in the case of kanji, has thousands of characters, resulting in an enormous amount of data.However, once a dictionary corresponding to numbers is created, the version will be upgraded according to the usage status. do it.

The storage medium drive 17 is a drive for the CPU 111 to read a computer program or a document from an external storage medium. The computer programs stored in the storage medium include programs for various processes executed by the kanji input device of the present embodiment,
And the dictionaries and data used there. Here, the storage medium refers to a medium in which computer programs, data, and the like are stored, and specifically, a magnetic storage medium such as a floppy disk, a hard disk, and a magnetic tape;
Semiconductor storage media such as memory chips and IC cards, CD-
A storage medium, such as a ROM, from which information can be read optically is included. The storage medium drive 17 can read data stored in the RAM 113 and the storage device 16 into a writable storage medium such as a floppy disk in addition to reading a computer program from these various storage media. It is.

In the kanji input device according to the present embodiment, the CPU 111 of the control section 11 reads a computer program from an external storage medium set in the storage medium drive 17 and stores it in each section of the storage device 16. And
When executing the processing, the corresponding program is read from the storage device 16 into the RAM 113 and executed.
However, not from the storage device 16 but the storage medium drive device 17
It is also possible to read the program directly from the external storage medium into the RAM 113 and execute it.

The kanji input device according to the present embodiment performs kanji input by dividing a kanji configuration portion into a plurality of groups and inputting them. Hereinafter, a specific example will be described. First, the components of the kanji are divided into nine parts shown in FIG. That is, (1) a straight line from right to left, (2) a straight line from top to bottom, (3) a straight line or curve from top right to bottom left,
(4) A straight line from upper left to lower right, (5) a clockwise curve from upper to lower, (6) a lower left curve from upper to lower, (7) a cross and a lower right to lower left crossing at the center. (8) a box shape surrounded by straight lines on all sides, and (9) a circular shape. Then, ten keys 1 to 8 and 0 are assigned to the groups (1) to (9) as shown in FIG. 9 and. (Dot) has a special meaning.

Then, the input of the kanji is performed as shown in "key input" of FIG. For example, the character "person" is composed of (3) a straight line or a curve from the upper right to the lower left and (4) a straight line or a curve from the upper left to the lower right. I do. When receiving the input from the numeric keypad, the CPU 111 causes the storage device 1
The kanji dictionary 161 corresponding to the number 6 is searched, and the corresponding character is displayed on the display device 14. At this time, when there are a plurality of corresponding characters, each character is displayed on the display device 14.
For example, when (3) and (4) are input, the character “ON” also corresponds. Therefore, the display device 14 includes:
"1. people" and "2. on" are displayed, and on the user side,
Enter the number of the required character using the numeric keypad and make a selection.
Thus, the input of the kanji is performed. In this example, input could be performed by two key operations. In Roman alphabet input, 4
The input can be performed with a smaller number of times than when the number of times of the input is required.

Next, the input of the character "" will be described. Since this character is composed of (7) a cross and (8) a box shape surrounded by straight lines on all four sides, the numeric keys 7, 8
Press. Then, "field", "Shin", "A", "Yu"
Are displayed on the display device 14. From among these, the user presses the numeric keypad corresponding to “ta” to make a selection. Next, input of the character "right" will be described. Since this character is composed of (1) a straight line from right to left, (3) a straight line or curve from upper right to lower left, and a box shape surrounded by straight lines on all sides, 1, 3, 8 Is entered from the numeric keypad. On the other hand, when the character "left" is input, (3) a straight line or a curve from the upper right to the lower left,
Since it is composed of (1) two straight lines from right to left, (2) a straight line from top to bottom, and (1) a straight line from right to left, Press the numeric keypad five times.

For Westerners, kanji is a symbol, so the stroke order does not matter, but for Japanese and Chinese, the stroke order is very natural. Therefore, in this embodiment, numbers are input in an order that is conscious of the so-called correct "stroke order". However, for users who recognize kanji as symbols, only rough rules such as top to bottom, left to right, box to inside are determined, and kanji is displayed correspondingly Is also good. For example,
In the case of "right", not only 1, 3, 8 but also 3, 1, 8,
In the case of "left", 3,1,1,2,1 and 1,3,1,2,
1. Enable search.

Next, a method of inputting a complex kanji composed of a plurality of parts will be described. Entering all the complicated kanji in stroke order can be quite cumbersome. For example, the characters "total" are 664234 3463 3644 (thread publicity),
"Wisteria" is 143 3511 431134 241
34, "bell" 34112431 34152.
This would result in too many inputs, so skip is used. For example, in the case of "total", three of "thread", "public" and "heart"
Consists of three parts. This is “total” 6642
34 3463 3644 (thread publicity) → 66 * 34 * 3
6 *, "Fuji" 143 3511 431134 24
134 → 143 * 351 * 431 *, "bell" 341
12431 34152 → 34 * 34 *, and input only the first two or three brushes of each part. This is equivalent to searching with a wildcard. "*" May be placed anywhere. Of course, all stroke orders may be entered without using an asterisk. In this method, “total” is 9 strokes. There are more than 50 kanji that read "yes" though there are three characters in Roman alphabet input, so there is a possibility that this input may be faster, considering the narrowing down performed by repeatedly pressing the conversion key.

Next, input of idioms will be described. When inputting kanji, it may be more convenient to input not only single characters but also idioms. In the case of idioms, there are extremely few homonyms compared to single kanji, and the efficiency of narrowing down is high. In this case, the process is performed using dots. For example, "rose" 14
3.143. Here, “.” Indicates a character delimiter and a idiom. In this way, the “rose” is displayed on the display device 14 together with the idiom of the character having the canopy, for example, “flower” and “grass”. If the user wants to input "Saito", input "21.143".

Next, input of Hiragana and Katakana will be described. Both hiragana and katakana are originally derived from kanji, so their construction is very similar. For example,
"A" 135, "I" 63, "U" 46, "Ne"
255, "Wa" 255 is input. In response to this input, the corresponding hiragana dictionary 162 and the corresponding katakana dictionary 164 in the storage device 16 are referred to.
The katakana is displayed on the display device 14. However, since there is no “○” in the kanji, “○” of “0” is used for “ぱ” or “ぽ”. Therefore, "ぱ" 6150, "pi"
160.

Next, input of Hangul characters will be described. Similar to Hiragana, the Hangul character is a character devised based on Kanji. This can be input in the same way. "Person G" 3423 and "self |" 5162 are input. In response to this input, the corresponding Hangul character is displayed on the display device by referring to the Hangul dictionary 165 corresponding to a number.

Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. In this embodiment, when each kanji is displayed, the "reading" or "meaning" of the kanji is displayed according to the user's selection. In this embodiment, the storage device 16 is provided with a Chinese-Japanese dictionary associated with each Chinese character, and when selected by the user, searches the Chinese-Japanese dictionary for the reading and meaning of the Chinese character.
The result is displayed on the display device 14. For example, in the case of the character "person", contents such as "human", "jin", "nin", sound reading, and "humans, mammals standing upright and walking on two legs" are displayed. For users who do not use kanji as their native language, phonetic symbols may be displayed as readings and their meanings may be displayed in English.

The processing procedure of the above embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Terminal device keyboard 1
From step 2, the user enters numbers required for searching for kanji (step 10). Then, the CPU 111 sets the storage device 1
6 is searched in the number corresponding kanji dictionary 161 (step 1).
1). As a result of this search, if there are a plurality of corresponding kanji (step 12; Y), a plurality of kanji are displayed on the screen of the display device 14 (step 13). While looking at this screen, the user selects a corresponding kanji to input using, for example, a numeric keypad (step 14), and displays the corresponding kanji on the display screen 14 (step 15). At this time, if the user wants to know the meaning of the kanji (step 16; Y), the meaning is displayed (step 17). If the user wants to know the reading of the corresponding kanji (step 18; Y), the reading is displayed (step 19).

Next, a kanji input system for realizing kanji input by connecting a client and a server via a communication line will be described. FIG. 6 shows an example in which the client 20 and the server 30 are connected via the network 28. The client 20 is configured by a personal computer, and is connectable to a network (Internet) by WWW (World Wide Web) browser software.

The client 20 includes a control unit 21, a bus line 22, a display unit 23, an input / output unit 24, and a communication control unit 2.
5. The storage unit 26. The control unit 21 processes and controls the entire apparatus according to a predetermined program. The control unit 21 temporarily executes an application program and a RAM that functions as various work areas. ROM and the like in which programs and data are stored. Display 2
Reference numeral 3 uses a CRT or a liquid crystal display, and displays characters to be input to the user. The input / output unit 24 includes a keyboard, numeric keys, a mouse, a touch panel, and the like, and allows a user to input numbers. A printer is connected as an output device. The communication control unit 25 is connected to the network 28 via a general telephone line, an ISDN line, and a wireless telephone line (mobile phone, PHS) to transmit and receive data to and from the server 30.

The storage unit 26 stores WWW browser software for accessing the server 30 via the network 28, other various software, and data. The storage unit 26 is configured by a hard disk, but may be configured by other various storage media and its driving device. On the other hand, the server 30 includes a control unit 31 and, via a bus line 32 such as a data bus,
The storage device 34 is connected to the communication control unit 35.

The control unit 31 functions as a WWW server, and can perform higher-speed processing than the control unit 21 of the client device 20 and can perform high-speed parallel processing for simultaneous access from a plurality of client devices 20. I have. Similarly, the communication control unit 35 can be connected to a plurality of ISDN lines, and can perform higher-speed processing than the communication control unit 25 of the client 20. In this example, the network 28 is connected to the Internet. However, for example, a LAN (local area network) connected only within a company, school, or office may be used. In this example, many clients 20 and servers 30 are connected, and processing can be performed even if many users access simultaneously. The input of numbers and the search for Chinese characters (characters) are performed in the same manner as in the above embodiment.

Finally, a case where a mobile phone is used as a client in this embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an outer shape of the mobile phone. The mobile phone 70 includes a display unit 72 and an input unit 74. Mobile phone 7
The input of a number from 0 is performed by pressing the numeric key of the input unit 74 with a thumb. Input with the thumb can be performed by pressing keys continuously at a considerably high speed if used, and it can be said that the device is suitable for inputting only numbers. Considering the popularity of mobile phones, a mobile phone or this type of input device can be an effective input device in this system. In the current mobile phone, when characters are input, the keys "A" to "W" are pressed a plurality of times (up to five times). For example, if "ki" is to be input, "ka" is pressed twice. The number of inputs to the mobile phone shown in FIG. 2 indicates this number of times of pressing.

[0035]

According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the dictionary data storage means divides each kanji into components and a predetermined shape for each writing direction when writing, and Each component and a predetermined shape are numbered, and one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji are stored in association with each kanji, so the user only needs to input numbers from the input means. You can easily search and input kanji.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the meaning of the kanji is stored in association with each kanji stored in the dictionary data storage means, the meaning of the kanji can be easily checked. According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the reading of the kanji is stored in association with each kanji stored in the dictionary data storage means, the reading of the kanji can be easily checked.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, each character is divided into a component and a predetermined shape for each writing direction when writing in the dictionary data storage means. A number is assigned to the shape, and one or more numbers corresponding to each character are stored in association with each character, so that the user simply inputs a number from the input means,
You can easily search and enter Hiragana, Katakana, and Hangul characters.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the system includes one or more clients and a server connected to the clients via a communication line, and the server side writes each kanji in each writing direction when writing. It is divided into components and a predetermined shape, numbers are assigned to these components for each brush direction and a predetermined shape, and one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji are stored in association with each kanji. Since the dictionary data storage means is provided, the user can easily search and input a kanji simply by inputting a number from the input means. In the invention described in claim 7, the system includes a mobile phone and a server connected to the mobile phone via a telephone line, and the server side includes a component for each writing direction when writing each kanji and a predetermined number. Divided into shapes,
Since there is provided a dictionary data storage means for assigning numbers to these components for each brush direction and a predetermined shape, and storing one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji in association with each kanji, Kanji can be easily searched and input simply by inputting numbers from the input means of the mobile phone.

According to the invention described in claim 8, the dictionary data storage function divides each kanji into constituent elements for each writing direction and a predetermined shape when writing, and stores these constituent elements for each writing direction in a predetermined shape. Numbers are added to the shape of each character, and one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji are stored in association with each kanji, so the user can easily search for kanji simply by inputting numbers from the input function , Can be entered.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a kanji input device according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a method of classifying kanji components into nine component groups.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining assignment of ten keys 1 to 8 and 0 to groups (1) to (9) divided into groups.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of key-inputting a number corresponding to a kanji.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure according to the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a diagram schematically illustrating a system in which a server and a client are connected via a network to search and input Chinese characters.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an appearance of a mobile phone used as an input device.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a configuration of a conventional kanji input device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 11 control unit 12 keyboard 14 display device 16 storage device 20 client 28 network 30 server 34 storage device 70 mobile phone 72 display unit 74 input device

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. Each kanji is divided into constituent elements for each writing direction and a predetermined shape when writing, and numbers are assigned to these constituent elements for each writing direction and a predetermined shape to correspond to each kanji. Dictionary data storage means storing one or more numbers associated with each kanji, input means for inputting numbers corresponding to the numbers, and numbers corresponding to the numbers input from the input means Search means for searching for the desired kanji from the dictionary data storage means; display means for displaying one or a plurality of kanji searched by the search means; and kanji to be inputted from the kanji displayed on the display means. A kanji input device comprising: a selection unit for selecting. 2. When dividing each kanji into components for each writing direction in writing and a predetermined shape, a straight line from right to left,
Top-to-bottom straight line, top-right to bottom-left line or curve, top-left to bottom-right line, top-to-bottom right-hand curve, top-to-bottom left-hand curve, cross and center Classify into 9 types of crossing straight line or curve from upper right to lower left and straight line or curve from upper left to lower right, box type surrounded by straight lines on four sides, and circle, and assign numbers to each kanji 2. The kanji input device according to claim 1, wherein one or a plurality of numbers are stored in the dictionary data storage means in association with each kanji. 3. The meaning of each kanji is also stored in association with each kanji stored in the dictionary data storage means.
3. The kanji input device according to claim 1, wherein when the kanji is displayed on the display means, the meaning of the kanji is also displayed. 4. A kanji reading is also stored in association with each kanji stored in the dictionary data storage means.
3. The kanji input device according to claim 1, wherein when the kanji is displayed on the display means, the reading of the kanji is also displayed. 5. Each character is divided into components and a predetermined shape for each writing direction when writing, and a number is assigned to each of the components and a predetermined shape for each writing direction to correspond to each character. Dictionary data storage means storing one or more numbers in association with each character, input means for inputting numbers corresponding to the numbers, and numbers corresponding to the numbers input from the input means Search means for searching the dictionary data storage means for a character to be set; display means for displaying one or more characters searched by the search means; and a desired input character from the characters displayed on the display means. A character input device comprising: a selection unit for selecting. 6. A system comprising one or a plurality of clients and a server connected to the clients via a communication line, wherein the server side comprises a component and a predetermined shape for each writing direction when describing each kanji. And a dictionary data storage means for storing numbers for each of the components for each brush direction and a predetermined shape, and storing one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji in association with each kanji. The client has input means for inputting numbers, the server receives numbers input from these input means via a communication line, searches for kanji corresponding to the numbers, and transmits the search results to the client. A kanji input system characterized by doing. 7. In a system comprising a mobile phone and a server connected to the mobile phone via a telephone line, the server side divides each kanji into components for each writing direction when writing and a predetermined shape. A dictionary data storage means for numbering the components and the predetermined shape for each of these brush directions and storing one or more numbers corresponding to each kanji in association with each kanji; The telephone has input means for inputting numbers, the server receives the numbers input from these input means via the telephone line, searches for the kanji corresponding to the numbers, and transmits the search result to the mobile phone A kanji input system characterized by doing. 8. Each kanji is divided into constituent elements for each writing direction and a predetermined shape when describing, and numbers are assigned to these constituent elements for each writing direction and a predetermined shape to correspond to each kanji. A dictionary data storage function storing one or more numbers in association with each kanji, an input function for inputting a number corresponding to the number, and a number corresponding to the number input from the input function A search function to search for the kanji to be performed from the dictionary data storage function; a display function to display one or more kanji searched by the search function; and a kanji to be input from the kanji displayed in the display function. A storage medium storing a computer-readable kanji input program for causing a computer to implement a selection function to be selected.