Overview
Noto Sans JP is an unmodulated sans serif typeface specifically designed for the Japanese language, encompassing Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. Its design ensures clarity and consistency across various scripts, making it suitable for multilingual applications.
Supports Latin, Latin Extended, Japanese, Vietnamese and Cyrillic, making it suitable for multilingual environments.
Available in Light, Regular and Bold weights, Usable for a variety of text purposes, from captions to body text and titles.
The license is SIL Open Font License, allowing flexible use for commercial purposes and redistribution.
Background
Noto Sans JP was developed by Google and Adobe to provide a comprehensive typeface for Japanese and other languages used in Japan. The focus was on creating a harmonious design that supports a wide range of characters.
Font Sample
| Latin | Latin Extended | Japanese | Vietnamese | Cyrillic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thin (100) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Extra Light (200) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Light (300) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Regular (400) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Medium (500) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Semi Bold (600) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Bold (700) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Extra Bold (800) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
| Black (900) | AaZzQ | ĀžČő | 漢字かなカナ | ĂĐơưẠ | БяЮжЯ |
License & Author
| Commercial Use | ◎ |
|---|---|
| Author | Google, Adobe |
| Official Link | – |

