Licensing & Commercial Use Summary
License Type OFL
Commercial Rights Free for Commercial Projects
Designer / Foundry Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)
Web & App Embedding Allowed in CSS & App Bundles
About This Font
Noto Serif JP is a serif typeface designed by Ryoko NISHIZUKA and others, supporting Japanese, simplified Chinese (zh-CN), Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, Korean, and more. Licensed under the open-source SIL Open Font License (OFL), it is free for both personal and commercial use. Its elegant, readable serif style makes it ideal for long-form text and traditional design projects.
Key Features
- Comprehensive language support including Japanese, simplified Chinese, Latin, Greek, Cyrillic, and Korean
- Available in multiple weights from ExtraLight to Black for versatile typographic hierarchy
- Designed by a team of international type experts including Ryoko NISHIZUKA and Frank Grießhammer
- Open-source OFL license allows free use in personal, commercial, and web projects
- Optimized for screen and print with clear, legible serif forms
Recommended Use Cases
Body text for Japanese or Chinese editorial layouts, such as magazines and books Headings and titles in bilingual or multilingual design projects Web typography for blogs or news sites requiring a refined serif appearance Print materials like brochures and posters with a traditional, elegant tone User interfaces for applications targeting Japanese or Chinese-speaking audiences
Font Information
- Font Family
- Noto Serif JP
- Font Type
- Serif
- Designer
- Ryoko NISHIZUKA 西塚涼子 (kana & ideographs); Frank Grießhammer (Latin, Greek & Cyrillic); Wenlong ZHANG 张文龙 (bopomofo); Sandoll Communications 산돌커뮤니케이션, Soohyun PARK 박수현, Yejin WE 위예진 & Donghoon HAN 한동훈 (hangul elements, letters & syllables)
- Foundry
- Adobe
- License
- OFL
- File Formats
- TTF
- Font Weights
- Light, Medium, Bold, Regular, Black
- File Size
- 7.67 MB
- Release Date
- 2025-05-16
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-13
Copyright
(c) 2017-2024 Adobe (http://www.adobe.com/). This Font Software is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1. This license is available with a FAQ at: https://openfontlicense.org
Official license URL (external)
https://openfontlicense.orgTags
noto serif jp Medium Semi Bold Regular Sans-serif Extra Bold Extra Light Black Bold Light Greek Japanese Simplified Chinese Cyrillic Korean
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Noto Serif JP free for commercial use?
Under the listed "OFL" license, Noto Serif JP may be used in commercial projects when you follow the license terms. Review the full license on this page before downloading. You can also read our license guide: /en/licenses/ofl.
Which languages does Noto Serif JP support?
Based on character-coverage data, Noto Serif JP primarily supports: Vietnamese, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese. Exact glyphs depend on the font files—check the language coverage section on this page.
Does Noto Serif JP support Chinese characters?
Yes. Noto Serif JP includes Chinese character coverage (subject to the actual glyph set in the font files), suitable for Chinese UI and content.
What file formats are available for Noto Serif JP?
Noto Serif JP is available in TTF (TrueType) format, which is compatible with most operating systems and design software.
Can I embed Noto Serif JP on my website?
Yes, the OFL license permits web embedding using @font-face or other methods, as long as the license terms are followed.
How many weights does Noto Serif JP include?
Noto Serif JP offers multiple weights, including ExtraLight, Light, Regular, Medium, SemiBold, Bold, and Black, providing flexibility for design hierarchy.