古風

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 古風 is read as こふう and is a な-adjectival noun for an older or traditional style.
• Basic usage: Add な in 古風な造り and 古風な言い回し to modify a design or expression.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Traditional is not always negative
  • In the wooden interior, the older style may carry charm rather than criticism for being obsolete.
• Language context
  • 少し古風な言い回し describes wording that sounds somewhat archaic in present use.