洋風
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Base noun form. Describes things that are in a Western or European style, often contrasting with traditional Japanese styles. Can be used as a modifier in phrases.
Theme
At a café, User and their friend, Naomi, talk about interior design preferences for their new apartments.
洋風
ようふう
western style
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Think of 'yo-yo' (洋風 youfuu sounds like 'yo-yo') with a Western twist — it's a yo-yo styled like a cowboy's lasso. 'Yo-yo Western style' → 洋風 (youfuu, 'western style').
Cultural Note
『洋風』 (youfuu, 'western style') is often used to describe architecture, food, or fashion influenced by Western cultures, such as 『洋風建築』 (youfuu kenchiku, 'Western-style building') or 『洋風料理』 (youfuu ryouri, 'Western-style cuisine'), highlighting Japan's blend of traditional and modern influences.
Forms
Base: 洋風Base noun form. Describes things that are in a Western or European style, often contrasting with traditional Japanese styles. Can be used as a modifier in phrases.