風格
Meanings
1
dignified presence; distinctive style; character
Refers to an impressive, refined, or dignified air that a person, work, or place possesses. Often implies a mature, cultivated quality that commands respect.
His performance has a distinctive style and dignity.
This old townscape evokes a sense of historical character.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に風格があるsomeone has a dignified, distinctive presence
He has a dignified presence that comes from years of experience.
- 風格を漂わせるto exude an air of dignity or distinctive style
The hotel exudes the dignified air of a bygone era.
- 風格が漂うa dignified atmosphere pervades (a place or work)
This building has an atmosphere of historic dignity about it.
- 〜としての風格the dignified presence befitting one's role as ~
He has the commanding presence befitting a director.