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作風 (さくふう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 20,000 Meanings 1
noun
style ; characteristics
Refers to the distinctive style or characteristics of a creative work, author, artist, or similar creator. Often used in literary, artistic, and critical contexts.
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The style of his paintings changed over time.
Kanji 作 make, production, prepare Similar words スタイル スタイル is a broader loanword for style in general (fashion, manner, design), while 作風 specifically refers to the creative style of works or artists.
画が 風ふう 画風 is limited to painting or drawing style, whereas 作風 covers a wider range of creative works including literature, music, and film.
Etymology Compound of 作 (saku, 'work, production') and 風 (fū, 'style, manner'). The reading is on'yomi. The term has been used since at least the Meiji period to discuss artistic and literary style.
