diff --git a/text_helper/main.py b/text_helper/main.py
index 7e6a5d0..2941d2b 100755
--- a/text_helper/main.py
+++ b/text_helper/main.py
@@ -294,7 +294,7 @@ def convert_item(ogDict):
     pixelsInLine = ogDict["pixelsInLine"]
     include_box_breaks = ogDict["includeBoxBreaks"]
 
-    if lang == "Japanese":
+    if lang == Languages.Japanese:
         arr = jpnCharArray
         list = jpnEscapeCharConversionList
     else: