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Meanings
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Western style
Describes something done in a Western manner, or having a Western appearance or design. Often used for architecture, clothing, food, and customs.
This restaurant has a lovely Western-style interior.
She went to the party wearing a Western-style dress.
Usage patterns
- 西洋風の〈物〉a Western-style ~ (building, food, clothing, etc.)
There are many Western-style buildings in this town.
- 〈物〉を西洋風にするto make something Western-style
We renovated the room in a Western style.
- 西洋風に〈動詞〉to do something in a Western way
In the Western style, she shook hands instead of bowing.