気風
Meanings
1
Refers to the distinctive character, spirit, or moral climate of a group, region, or era. Often used in phrases like 気風がいい (having a good character/tone) or 伝統的な気風 (traditional ethos).
This town still retains its old merchant spirit.
His straightforward character is liked by everyone.
Usage patterns
- 気風がいいto have a fine, generous, open-hearted character
The people of this town are said to have a fine, open-hearted character.
- 気風が荒いto have a rough, tough-minded ethos
That port town is known for its rough, tough-minded spirit.
- 〈事〉という気風があるto have a cultural tradition or spirit of doing something
This company has a culture of not fearing failure.
- 気風を受け継ぐto carry on a tradition of spirit or ethos
He inherited his grandfather's craftsman's spirit.