| Character | MS Mincho | MS Gothic | Kyokashotai (prohibited) | |-----------|-----------|-----------|----------------------------| | д»Љ (ima) | Serif on top stroke | Uniform weight | Tapered left stroke | | йЂ± (shЕ«) | Distinct vertical hooks | No hooks | Rounded corners | | гЃќ (so) | One continuous line | One continuous line | Two-stroke handwritten variant |
The AP Japanese font is suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
Standard fonts like Mincho or Gothic are the "Times New Roman" and "Arial" of Japan. Students need to be comfortable reading these styles.
A sans-serif font often used for emphasis or digital interfaces. It provides a cleaner, modern look.