Hepburn romanization; Hepburn system
Abbreviation of ヘボン式ローマ字. Refers to the most widely used system for romanizing Japanese, based on English phonology.
See also: ヘボン式ローマ字
Hepburn romanization is often used in Japanese textbooks.
Please write your name in Hepburn romanization on the passport.
Hepburn romanization; Hepburn system of romanizing Japanese
Named after James Curtis Hepburn, who developed the system in the 19th century. 式 means 'system' or 'style'.