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Font Types and Usage - TSV

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"]