Count Words by Language Script
Detailed statistical breakdown of text by writing system (script).
Detected Scripts
How it works: The tool analyzes each word using Unicode property escapes. For example, "Hello" matches the Latin script range, while "नमस्ते" matches the Devanagari range. Special characters are categorized based on their primary script block.
Advanced Script Analysis for Multilingual Text
Working with multilingual documents often means dealing with multiple writing systems (scripts) in a single file. The Count Words by Language Script tool goes beyond simple word counting. It uses advanced Unicode analysis to identify the script of every single word and provides a detailed breakdown.
Whether you need to count how many Hindi (Devanagari) words are in an English document, separate Chinese characters from Latin text, or analyze the distribution of Kanji vs. Hiragana in Japanese, this tool delivers precise statistics instantly.
Features
20+ Scripts Supported
Includes Latin, Devanagari, Cyrillic, Arabic, Han, Hebrew, Thai, and many more.
Visual Breakdown
See clear progress bars and percentage distributions for each script.
Unicode Precision
Uses precise Unicode property escapes for accurate categorization.
Indic Language Support
Special support for Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, and others.
Export Reports
Download a detailed text report of the analysis for your records.
100% Private
All processing happens in your browser. No data upload.
Common Use Cases
Translation Word Counts
Freelancers often bill by word count. If you have a bilingual file containing both source and target text, this tool lets you easily separate the count. E.g., "Pay me for the 500 Hindi words, not the 500 English ones."
Data Cleaning & QA
Detect "noise" in your datasets. If your English database shouldn't have any Cyrillic or Chinese characters, this tool will instantly flag their presence with a specific count.
Language Learning Analyis
For learners of Japanese, analyze texts to see the ratio of Kanji (Han) vs Hiragana vs Katakana to gauge difficulty level. High Kanji counts usually indicate advanced texts.
Typesetting & Layout
Different scripts take up different amounts of space. Knowing that a document is 30% Arabic allows designers to plan for right-to-left layout sections or specific font requirements in advance.
Example Analysis
How to Use
- Input Text: Paste your mixed-language content into the main text area.
- Instant Analysis: The tool automatically categorizes every word by its script family.
- Review Breakdown: Check the "Script Breakdown" panel to see counts and percentages.
- Verify Samples: Look at the sample words to ensure correct categorization.
- Export Data: Use "Copy" for a quick summary or "Report" to download the full statistics as a file.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'Language Script'?
A script (or writing system) is a set of symbols used to write a language. For example, English uses the Latin script, Hindi uses Devanagari, Russian uses Cyrillic, and Chinese uses Han. Some scripts are used by multiple languages (e.g., Latin is used by English, Spanish, French, etc.).
Which scripts can this tool detect?
It supports over 20 major scripts including: Latin (English, European), Devanagari (Hindi, Marathi, Sanskrit), Cyrillic (Russian, Ukrainian), Arabic, Han (Chinese/Kanji), Hebrew, Greek, Thai, Hangul (Korean), and major Indian scripts like Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Gurmukhi, and Oriya.
How does it handle mixed languages?
The tool scans every single word individually. If a word contains characters from the Devanagari block, it counts as Devanagari. If it contains Latin letters, it counts as Latin. This allows for precise analysis of documents containing mixed English/Hindi, English/Chinese, etc.
Does it count words or characters?
This tool focuses on Word Count. It splits text by spaces and punctuation, then categorizes each word. If you need character counts, check our standard Word Counter tool.
How are numbers and punctuation handled?
Numbers and punctuation that are common to all languages (like 1, 2, 3 or . , !) are typically counted as 'Other' or ignored if they don't contain specific script properties. However, script-specific punctuation (like the Devanagari danda '।') may be associated with that script.
Can I use this for translation word counts?
Yes. This is a primary use case. If you have a document with source text (e.g., English) and translated text (e.g., Hindi) mixed together, this tool gives you the exact word count for the target language (Hindi/Devanagari) separate from the source.
Is Japanese supported?
Yes. Japanese text is complex as it uses three scripts: Kanji (Han), Hiragana, and Katakana. This tool breaks down the counts for each of these three components separately, giving you a detailed view of script usage.
Is my text data private?
100% Private. All analysis runs locally in your browser using JavaScript's Unicode processing capabilities. No data is ever sent to our servers.
Can I export the analysis?
Yes, you can click the Report button to download a text file summary containing the total word count and the detailed breakdown by script with percentages.
What happens if a word has mixed scripts?
If a single word technically contains characters from two scripts (rare, e.g., 'Helloनमस्ते'), the tool assigns it to the first script matching in its priority list (usually Latin first). In practice, words rarely mix scripts internally.