Translation guide
The English word 'fashion' covers style, trends, and the industry. In Japanese, different words are used depending on whether you mean a manner of doing something, current clothing trends, or the fashion business.
Describing the way something is done, often in a set phrase.
Attach to a noun to mean 'in the style of' or 'in the manner of'. Very common and natural.
He built his house in Japanese fashion.
Means 'like' or 'in the same way as'. More general than 風に.
She dances in a professional fashion.
Means 'way of doing' or 'method'. Used when 'fashion' means a particular method.
He solved the problem in his own fashion.
Refers to a traditional style or school of thought, often in arts or crafts. Formal/literary.
He is a craftsman of the old fashion.
Talking about what is currently popular in clothing, accessories, or appearance.
The most common loanword for 'fashion' in the sense of clothing trends. Used in everyday conversation.
She always wears the latest fashion.
Means 'trend' or 'vogue'. Can be used for fashion trends specifically or trends in general.
Means 'stylish' or 'fashionable'. Often used as an adjective or to describe a person's sense of style.
Referring to the world of fashion design, shows, magazines, etc.
流行 (りゅうこう) refers to trends or what is currently popular, not an individual's sense of style. Use ファッション or おしゃれ for personal fashion taste.
She has good fashion sense.
She always follows the latest fashion.
He did it in his own fashion.
Are you interested in fashion?
この春の流行はパステルカラーだ。
This spring's fashion is pastel colors.
He is very fashionable.