風
-style, Way, Fashion
Structure
Noun + 風 + （の） + Noun
Explanation
風 is a suffix that indicates something is 'like (A)', or has the 'feel of (A)'. Despite its literal meaning of 'wind of (A)', it is used to express that something resembles a particular style or manner.
To apply this grammar, simply add 風 after a noun to show that something has the characteristics of that noun.
- 韓国風メイクが人気です。Korean-style makeup is popular.
- 中華風スープを飲みました。I had some Chinese-style soup.
の can also follow 風 when it is used to modify another noun. This pattern shows that '(B) is of an (A) style'.
- イタリア風の家を建てたいです。I want to build an Italian-style house.
- 関西風のうどんが好きです。I like Kansai-style udon.
Caution
When used in this grammatical pattern, the suffix is only pronounced ふう, and never かぜ, which is the standard reading of 風.
Examples
彼女はイタリア風のパスタを作るのが上手だ。
She is good at making Italian-style pasta.
この曲のアレンジはロック風のほうがかっこいいと思う。
For this song's arrangement, I think a rock style would be cooler.
英国風のスーツがほしいな。
I'd really like a British-style suit.
この建物はヨーロッパ風だね。
This building has a European style, doesn't it?
フィンランド風の教育が注目されています。
Finnish-style education is gaining attention.
「わぁ、このカフェ、昭和風でおしゃれだね！」
'Wow, this cafe has a cool, Showa-era vibe!'
最近は、和風の家を建てる人が増えました。
Recently, the number of people building Japanese-style houses has increased.
侍風の髪型をした男性が歩いていた。
A man with a samurai-style haircut was walking by.
「あの人、俳優風だと思ったら、本物だった。」
'I thought that person just had an actor-like vibe, but they turned out to be the real thing.'
８０年代風の音楽が最近また流行している。
80s-style music has become popular again recently.
アイドル風のメイクをした女の子たちが写真を撮っていた。
A group of girls wearing idol-style makeup were taking pictures.
新商品のお知らせ：「レトロ風カメラアプリ、ぜひお試しください！」
New Product Announcement: 'Be sure to try our new retro-style camera app!'