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欧風

おうふう

N1European style

Examples

駅前に欧風の小さな建物がある。

部屋を欧風に整え、木の家具を置いた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 欧風, read おうふう, denotes architecture, decor, food, or another thing having a European-inspired form and atmosphere.
  • Basic usage: It describes a building facade and room decor modeled on a European style.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • European-inspired style, not location
    • It means architecture, decor, or food has a European-inspired form or atmosphere, not that it is physically in Europe.

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