romanize

#!/usr/bin/env python
# romanize - Romanize Japanese text from arguments or stdin.
# I mostly use this to help with learning pronunciation.
# requirements: python "romkan" library.
# caveats: romkan is not able to romanize every Japanese character.

# TODO: consider switching to https://github.com/kevincobain2000/jProcessing

# code:

import sys
import romkan

if __name__ == '__main__':
  args = len(sys.argv)
  if args == 2 and (sys.argv[1] == '--help' or sys.argv[1] == '-h'):
    print("romanize - Romanize Japanese text from arguments or stdin.")
    print("Usage: romanize [arguments] [text]")
    print()
    print("  -h/--help   - Print help and exit.")
    exit(0)
  elif (args == 1) or (args == 2 and sys.argv[1] == '-'):
    words = sys.stdin.read()
  else:
    words = ' '.join(sys.argv[1:])

  print(romkan.to_roma(words))