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Font types and usage are important elements in design, printing, and digital media. Japanese fonts come in various types, including Mincho (serif), Gothic (sans-serif), Maru Gothic (rounded), and brush script styles, each with distinct characteristics and suitable applications. Mincho features thick vertical strokes and thin horizontal strokes, making it ideal for long-form text in books and newspapers. Gothic has uniform stroke widths, suitable for headings, signs, and screen displays. Maru Gothic offers a softer, more approachable impression, perfect for friendly designs. Brush script fonts express traditional calligraphic styles, creating an atmosphere of formality and elegance. Choosing the appropriate font can significantly improve information readability and design quality.
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| code | slug | name | description | category | representativeFonts | typicalUses |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 01 | mincho | Mincho (Serif) | Traditional typeface with thick vertical strokes and thin horizontal strokes. Suitable for body text in books and newspapers. | Basic Typeface | ["Yu Mincho","Hiragino Mincho","Tsukushi Mincho","Ryumin","Kozuka Mincho"] | ["Books","Newspapers","Magazines","Company brochures","Academic papers","Resumes"] |
| 02 | gothic | Gothic (Sans-Serif) | Modern typeface with uniform stroke widths and no decorations. Suitable for headings, signs, and screen displays. | Basic Typeface | ["Yu Gothic","Meiryo","Hiragino Kaku Gothic","Shin Go","Chu Gothic BBB","Source Han Sans"] | ["Headings","Signs","Posters","Websites","Presentations","Signage"] |
| 03 | maru-gothic | Maru Gothic (Rounded Gothic) | Typeface with rounded corners giving a soft impression. Suitable for approachable designs. | Basic Typeface | ["Shin Maru Go","Jun","TBUD Rounded Gothic","Soft Gothic","UD Shin Maru Go"] | ["Children's educational materials","POP ads","Information displays","Casual designs","Internal notices","Brochures"] |
| 04 | brush-script | Brush Script | Typeface expressing the texture of brush or pen writing. Creates a traditional and formal atmosphere. | Decorative Typeface | ["Hakusyu Kaisho","Hakusyu Gyosho","Hakusyu Reisho","Kokuryu","Kanteiryu","Textbook style"] | ["Headings","Titles","New Year cards","Posters","Japanese-style designs","Traditional event announcements"] |
| 05 | design-font | Design Font | Decorative typefaces with unique personalities. Used when specific atmospheres or impressions are desired. | Decorative Typeface | ["Folk","Maru Folk","Suzumushi","Kensen","Kuromame","Kumoyaji"] | ["Logos","Headings","Catchphrases","Package design","Event announcements","Branding"] |
| 06 | ud-font | UD Font (Universal Design) | Universal Design typeface pursuing visibility and readability. Easy to read for everyone. | Universal Design | ["BIZ UD Gothic","BIZ UD Mincho","UD Shin Go","UD Reimin","UD Shin Maru Go","UD Digital Textbook"] | ["Public facility guidance","Medical institutions","Materials for elderly","Textbooks","Disability Discrimination Act compliance","Multilingual displays"] |
| 07 | educational-font | Educational Font | Fonts designed for school textbooks and learning. Shapes make it easy for beginners to learn writing. | Educational Use | ["Textbook ICA","UD Digital Textbook","Educational Ryumin","Educational Chu Gothic BBB","Educational Shin Maru Go"] | ["Textbooks","Learning materials","Workbooks","Materials for international students","Stroke order display","Elementary and middle school materials"] |
| 08 | european-serif | European Serif | European fonts with decorative lines (serifs) at stroke ends. Excellent readability for long text. | European Typeface | ["Times New Roman","Garamond","Baskerville","Bodoni","Georgia"] | ["Books","Newspapers","Magazines","Brand logos","Academic papers","Formal documents"] |
| 09 | european-sans-serif | European Sans-Serif | Simple European fonts without decorations. Characterized by modern, high visibility design. | European Typeface | ["Helvetica","Arial","Futura","Gill Sans","Roboto","Open Sans"] | ["Websites","App UI","Public signage","Corporate logos","Headings","Presentations"] |
| 10 | blackletter | Blackletter | Angular decorative European typeface originating from medieval European manuscripts. | European Typeface | ["Old English Text","Fraktur","Textura","Schwabacher"] | ["Newspaper mastheads","Beer labels","Brand logos","Traditional designs","Certificates","Heavy metal band logos"] |