English–Japanese

“western-style” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyōfū

Example

これは洋風の家です。ko re wa yō fū no ie de su

This is a western-style house.

Illustration for 洋風 (western-style)

How to say “western-style” in Japanese

“Western-style” in Japanese is 洋風 (yōfū).

Describes a style shaped by Western culture and conventions rather than traditional Japanese ones.

Full entry for 洋風: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 洋風

新しい家の外観を洋風にしました。atara shi i ie no gai kan o yō fū ni shi ma shi ta

We gave the new house a western-style exterior.

Tips for using 洋風

  • In Japanese, 洋風 (yōfū) often contrasts with 和風 (wafū) when describing interiors, buildings, or food.

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