書体(しょたい)

しょたい
noun
typeface, font, script style
1. typeface, font, script style
The style or design of written characters, whether in calligraphy, printing, or digital fonts. Covers both traditional calligraphic styles and modern digital typefaces.
書体(しょたい)を変(か)える。
To change the font.
この書類(しょるい)にはどの書体(しょたい)を使(つか)いますか。
Which typeface will you use for this document?
日本語(にほんご)には楷書(かいしょ)や行書(ぎょうしょ)など、さまざまな書体(しょたい)がある。
Japanese has various script styles such as block script and semi-cursive.

書体(しょたい) refers to the style or design of written characters, covering both traditional calligraphic styles and modern digital typefaces.

TRADITIONAL STYLES:

  • 楷書(かいしょ): block script (standard, clear strokes)
  • 行書(ぎょうしょ): semi-cursive script
  • 草書(そうしょ): cursive script

MODERN TYPEFACES:

  • 明朝体(みんちょうたい): Ming/serif typeface
  • ゴシック体(たい): Gothic/sans-serif typeface

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 書体(しょたい)を選(えら)ぶ: to choose a typeface
  • 書体(しょたい)を変更(へんこう)する: to change the font
  • 書体(しょたい)の種類(しゅるい): types of typefaces

SIMILAR WORDS:
The loanword フォント (font) is commonly used in digital contexts and is nearly interchangeable with 書体(しょたい) when referring to computer fonts.

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Added 2026.2.23 15:33 · Revised 2026.3.31 12:49
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