font-ipafont ☆

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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 003.03@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: fonts japanese unicode typography jis

Install: brew install --cask font-ipafont

About:
IPA Fonts is a comprehensive collection of Japanese Gothic and Mincho typefaces developed by the Information-technology Promotion Agency. These fonts provide complete coverage of the JIS X 0208 and JIS X 0213 character sets, ensuring proper display of all Japanese characters. They are particularly valuable for developers and users needing reliable, free-to-use Japanese text rendering across various applications.

Key Features:

Complete JIS X 0208/0213 character set coverage
Free to use with no licensing restrictions
Includes both Gothic (sans-serif) and Mincho (serif) styles
Optimized for screen display and readability

Use Cases:

Japanese text rendering in development environments
Document creation requiring comprehensive Japanese character support

Alternatives:

Noto Fonts – Google's font family with broader language support but larger size
Source Han Sans – Adobe's open-source Pan-CJK font with more modern design

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