～風
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Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a style, manner, or type. For example, 『和風』 (wafuu, 'Japanese style') or 『洋風』 (youfuu, 'Western style').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are browsing a café menu in Tokyo, discussing different food styles they might try for lunch.
～風
ふう
~ style
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'fan' (風 fuu sounds like 'fan') blowing different styles of air — each style is a '～風' (fuu, '~ style'). 'Fan style' → ～風 (fuu, '~ style').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～風』 (fuu, '~ style') is commonly used to describe cultural styles, such as 『和風』 (wafuu, 'Japanese style') or 『洋風』 (youfuu, 'Western style'), often seen in architecture, food, and fashion.
Forms
Base: ～風Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a style, manner, or type. For example, 『和風』 (wafuu, 'Japanese style') or 『洋風』 (youfuu, 'Western style').