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Noto Serif JP font pairings

Fonts that go with Noto Serif JP — live previews, pairing ideas and free embed code.

Serif8 weightsVariableby Google
Sphinx of black quartz, judge my vow
200The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
300The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
400The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
500The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
600The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
700The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
800The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
900The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

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Noto Serif JP is a free serif typeface designed by Google, added to Google Fonts in 2018.

It comes in 8 weights, and is a variable font with a weight axis.

It is the #73 most popular Latin font family on Google Fonts and supports Cyrillic, Japanese, Latin, Latin Extended and Vietnamese characters.

With 8 weights, Noto Serif JP is versatile enough for headings, interface text and body copy.

Fonts that pair well with Noto Serif JP

The future of small business

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HNoto Serif JPBLatoeditorial→

A classic contrast: Noto Serif JP's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Lato's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

A field guide to good ideas

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HNoto Serif JPBBarloweditorial→

A classic contrast: Noto Serif JP's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Barlow's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Stories worth reading slowly

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HNoto Serif JPBPlus Jakarta Sanseditorial→

A classic contrast: Noto Serif JP's serifs give headlines an editorial, trustworthy voice while Plus Jakarta Sans's clean shapes keep body text easy to scan on screens.

Built for the long run

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HArchivoBNoto Serif JPmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Archivo keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Noto Serif JP's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

The art of saying less

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HQuicksandBNoto Serif JPmoderneditorial→

A modern twist on the classic: Quicksand keeps headings crisp and contemporary, while Noto Serif JP's serifs guide the eye along longer lines of text.

Everything starts with a sketch

Typography sets the tone before a single word is read. A good pairing feels like one voice.

HChanga OneBNoto Serif JPbold→

Changa One brings character to headlines, and Noto Serif JP adds a bookish, readable rhythm to paragraphs — a good fit for editorial and brand sites.

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How to use Noto Serif JP on your website

HTML — paste in <head>
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.gstatic.com" crossorigin>
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Serif+JP:wght@400;700&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
CSS
font-family: 'Noto Serif JP', serif;

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Frequently asked questions

Is Noto Serif JP free for commercial use?

Yes. Noto Serif JP is distributed through Google Fonts under an open-source licence, so you can use it for free in personal and commercial projects, including websites, apps, logos and print.

What fonts go well with Noto Serif JP?

Good matches for Noto Serif JP include Lato, Barlow, Plus Jakarta Sans and Archivo. Each of these offers enough contrast to create clear hierarchy while keeping a consistent feel.

Is Noto Serif JP a variable font?

Yes. Noto Serif JP is a variable font with a weight (200–900) axis.

Who designed Noto Serif JP?

Noto Serif JP was designed by Google.