also: からふう
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Chinese style; Tang-dynasty style
Refers to something influenced by Chinese (especially Tang dynasty) aesthetics, architecture, or customs. Often used in historical or cultural descriptions.
This temple is built in a Chinese-style architectural design.
She performed a dance wearing a Tang-style costume.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading とうふう is the most common modern reading.
Alternate reading, more common in historical or literary contexts.
From 唐 (Tang dynasty, often used broadly for China) and 風 (style, manner). The reading からふう uses the native Japanese reading for 唐.