Zen Kaku Gothic New
sans-serif · Designed by Yoshimichi Ohira
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Zen Kaku Gothic New is a clean, geometric sans-serif typeface designed to work across both Japanese and Latin character sets. It has a structured, neutral appearance with consistent stroke weights and open letterforms that keep it legible at small and large sizes alike. The design leans modern without being overly stylized, giving it a quiet confidence that works across a wide range of contexts. It sits somewhere between functional and refined, making it neither too cold nor too decorative.
This font works well for tech products and software interfaces where bilingual Japanese and English content needs to feel cohesive and professional. It is also a solid choice for editorial layouts in publications or digital media that target East Asian markets or audiences who expect clean typographic presentation. For branding projects that need to carry cultural neutrality while staying contemporary, Zen Kaku Gothic New provides a reliable base that does not fight with other design elements.
Best suited for: Recommended for bilingual interfaces, tech products, editorial layouts, and branding projects requiring cohesive Japanese and Latin typography with professional, contemporary presentation.
Design considerations: The typeface offers five weight options from 300 to 900, supporting varied typographic hierarchy and emphasis across layouts. Its geometric construction and open letterforms maintain clarity across applications, from interface labels to display use, while the neutral aesthetic accommodates diverse design contexts without imposing stylistic constraints.
Pairing guidance: Pair with Noto Serif JP to introduce serif contrast for editorial hierarchy, Inter to reinforce clean sans-serif consistency across Latin-dominant sections, or DM Mono to establish technical distinction in code samples, data displays, or interface components requiring monospaced treatment.
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Zen Kaku Gothic New at a glance
Yoshimichi Ohira
SIL Open Font License 1.1
August 2021
September 2025
5 (5 weights)
Sans Serif
4
Google Fonts
All 5 Zen Kaku Gothic New styles
| Weight | Name | Upright |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Zen Kaku Gothic New character map
Which languages does Zen Kaku Gothic New support?
Zen Kaku Gothic New includes 4 character sets:
- Cyrillic: Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian and other Cyrillic-script languages
- Japanese: Japanese kana and kanji
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
- Latin Extended: Central and Eastern European languages such as Polish, Czech, Turkish, Romanian and Hungarian
Can I use Zen Kaku Gothic New commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. Zen Kaku Gothic New 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.