[BUG] AskUserQuestion "Other" text input doesn't work properly with Japanese IME
Resolved 💬 7 comments Opened Feb 22, 2026 by obott9 Closed Apr 17, 2026
Preflight Checklist
- [x] I have searched existing issues and this hasn't been reported yet
- [x] This is a single bug report (please file separate reports for different bugs)
- [x] I am using the latest version of Claude Code
What's Wrong?
When Claude uses the AskUserQuestion tool, the "Other" free-text input field at the bottom of the choices does not handle Japanese IME (Input Method Editor) input correctly. Kanji conversion is difficult or fails, making it nearly impossible for Japanese users to type a custom response.
What Should Happen?
Japanese IME input should work normally in the "Other" text field, just like in the main chat input.
Error Messages/Logs
Steps to Reproduce
- Start a Claude Code session on macOS with Japanese input enabled
- Trigger a situation where Claude uses
AskUserQuestionwith predefined options - Select "Other" and try to type Japanese text with IME conversion (e.g., type "かくにん" and convert to "確認")
- IME conversion does not work as expected
Claude Model
None
Is this a regression?
I don't know
Last Working Version
_No response_
Claude Code Version
2.1.49 (Claude Code)
Platform
Anthropic API
Operating System
macOS
Terminal/Shell
Terminal.app (macOS)
Additional Information
Installed via native installer (not Homebrew).
Path: ~/.local/bin/claude
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