Many Japanese tech companies use it to convey a sense of reliability and modernity.

The "Std" designation became prominent with OpenType standardization. While the "Pro" version contains roughly 15,000 characters (covering JIS Level 1-4), the typically covers JIS Level 1 and 2 (approx. 6,000–7,000 characters), which is sufficient for 99.9% of daily Japanese use, including novels, newspapers, and government forms.

: Its design elides serifs on the right side of strokes to create spacious counters

(serif) to maintain a consistent visual language across headers and body text. Modern Alternative

Its high legibility makes it perfect for buttons, menus, and dashboard data.

A deep review of HiraKakuStd (part of the Hiragino Kaku Gothic