font-kikai-chokoku-jis
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Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.310@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 25, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Fonts
Tags: japanese font bitmap jis
Install: brew install --cask font-kikai-chokoku-jis
About:
Kikai Chokoku JIS is a specialized Japanese bitmap font designed for programming and terminal environments. It provides clear, sharp characters optimized for low-resolution displays and code readability. This font helps developers maintain focus during long coding sessions by offering excellent legibility at small sizes.
Key Features:
  • Highly legible Japanese bitmap font optimized for programming
  • JIS character set support for comprehensive Japanese text rendering
  • Crisp, pixel-perfect rendering at small sizes for terminal use
Use Cases:
  • Programming and software development with Japanese text
  • Terminal and console interface display
  • Low-resolution monitor environments
Alternatives:
  • Ricty – Ricty is a more widely used programming font with Latin and Japanese characters, while Kikai Chokoku JIS focuses on bitmap rendering
  • Source Han Code JP – Source Han Code JP is a vector font with broader language support, while Kikai Chokoku JIS specializes in pixel-perfect bitmap rendering
Version History
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Dec 25, 2025 11:25pm 0.310 0 VERSION_BUMP 7f88d6e3