Asian language input Ubuntu 10.04

The easiest way of typing Asian language might be using iBus.
1) Run Language Support under System - Administration
2) Change Keyboard Input Method System to ibus
3) Add languages preferred in IBus Preference under System - Preference

But I prefer SCIM, because it has better Japanese keyboard support: you can use Zenkaku/Hankaku key to change Japanese and English.
1) Install SCIM Input Method Setup at Ubuntu Software Center or Synaptics
2) Install Hangul Input Method Engine for SCIM
3) Install SCIM IMEngine module for Anthy
4) Change Keyboard Input Method System to SCIM-bridge in Language Support

When it doesn't work refer to below. from,
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1473443 , post #3

quote:
I just wanted to add an alternative solution to fix a broken scim where the toolbar refuses to appear, even though the daemon is running.

As zaphod777 has suggested, first get the language/locale settings sorted out.

Then create or edit the following file:-
/etc/X11/Xsession.d/74custom-scim_startup
Code:

export XMODIFIERS="@im=SCIM"
export GTK_IM_MODULE="scim"
export XIM_PROGRAM="scim -d"
export QT_IM_MODULE="scim"

and sudo chmod 644 that file.

At least, the above worked for me.

Cheers.
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It worked like a charm for me.