diff --git a/code/modules/language/neokanji.dm b/code/modules/language/neokanji.dm
index bfd7face5b..5d7fecc89d 100644
--- a/code/modules/language/neokanji.dm
+++ b/code/modules/language/neokanji.dm
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 	ask_verb = "queries"
 	exclaim_verb = "declares"
 	whisper_verb = "hushes"
-	key = "k"
+	key = "j"
 	space_chance = 40
 	default_priority = 94
 	flags = TONGUELESS_SPEECH