na-adjective, noun, noun, used as a suffix
Describes the way something is done, often used as a suffix (e.g., こんな風に, 自分の風). Can also be used as a noun or adjectival noun.
Please try doing it like this.
He stuck to his own style.
na-adjective, noun, noun, used as a suffix
Refers to the outward impression or atmosphere someone or something gives off. Often used in phrases like 風に見える or 風をしている.
He has the air of a scholar.
That person has a somewhat lonely air about them.
na-adjective, noun, noun, used as a suffix
Indicates a habitual tendency or disposition. Often used in set phrases like 風がある or 風だ.
He has a tendency to be lazy.
na-adjective, noun, noun, used as a suffix
folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
Specialized literary term referring to the 'Airs' section of the Chinese classic Shi Jing (Book of Songs). Rare outside classical contexts.
See also: 六義
The 'Feng' (Airs) of the Shi Jing is a collection of folk songs from various regions.
na-adjective, noun, noun, used as a suffix
wind (one of the five elements)
In traditional Chinese philosophy and medicine, wind is one of the five elements (五大) or sometimes the five phases (五行). Rare, technical usage.
See also: 五大
As one of the five elements, 'wind' symbolizes movement and growth.
He laughed it off, as if he'd forgotten.
He was dressed in a scholarly style.
She pretended not to know anything.
He looked as though he was in trouble.
He has a tendency not to listen to others.
もどき implies a poor or unsuccessful imitation, while 風 is a neutral suffix meaning 'in the style of', without negative connotation.
taste; flavor
Japanese-style; Japanese style · light wind; moderate breeze
electric fan
wind and tide; current; tide · trend; tendency; prevailing mood
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
custom; traditional practice; manners
satire; irony; sarcasm
style; characteristics
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
wind power; power of the wind · force on the Beaufort scale; wind-force level
wind speed
rumor; gossip; report
natural environment; climate and topography; regional character
storm; windstorm; gale
feng shui · wind and water
whirlwind; dust devil · sensation; commotion; stir
gout
appearance; looks
public morals; discipline; social order
windmill; wind turbine · pinwheel; toy windmill · Clematis patens (species of climbing plant)
weathering · fading of memories; becoming forgotten · efflorescence
Western style; Western-style
ventilation; draft; airing
old-fashioned; antique; archaic style
performing style; acting style
gust of wind; blast
dignified presence; distinctive style; character