Genjyuu Gothic
sans-serif
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Genjyuu Gothic is a clean, neutral sans-serif typeface designed primarily for Japanese text, with full support for kanji, hiragana, katakana, and Latin characters. It carries a straightforward, no-nonsense appearance with even stroke weights and open letterforms that prioritize legibility over stylistic flair. The design sits in the functional middle ground between overly geometric and humanist sans-serifs, making it easy to read at both display sizes and in body copy. Its even spacing and consistent rhythm give it a professional, understated quality that does not distract from content.
Genjyuu Gothic works well for bilingual Japanese-English websites and applications where consistent rendering across both scripts is a practical requirement. Software interfaces and developer tools benefit from its clear, unambiguous letterforms that reduce reading errors in dense UI contexts. It is also a solid choice for digital publications or documentation that mixes Japanese and Latin text, where visual harmony between the two scripts matters more than decorative appeal.
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Genjyuu Gothic at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
November 2024
7 (7 weights)
Sans Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 7 Genjyuu Gothic styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Thin | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 200 | ExtraLight | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 300 | Light | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 500 | Medium | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 900 | Black | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
Genjyuu Gothic character map
Which languages does Genjyuu Gothic support?
Genjyuu Gothic includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use Genjyuu Gothic commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Genjyuu Gothic is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.