風格(ふうかく)

ふうかく
noun
dignity, style, character
1. dignity, style, presence, character
A distinctive quality of dignity or refined character that a person, place, or thing possesses. Implies a sense of gravitas developed over time or through experience.
風格(ふうかく)のある建物(たてもの)
a building with character
年(とし)を重(かさ)ねて風格(ふうかく)が出(で)てきた。
He has developed a distinguished presence with age.
この古(ふる)い旅館(りょかん)には、長(なが)い歴史(れきし)に裏打(うらう)ちされた風格(ふうかく)がある。
This old inn has a dignity backed by its long history.

NUANCE: 風格(ふうかく) suggests a distinctive quality that develops over time through experience, age, or history. It applies to both people and things (buildings, art, places).

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 風格(ふうかく)がある/ない (to have/lack dignity)
  • 風格(ふうかく)が出(で)る (to develop character)
  • 風格(ふうかく)を備(そな)える (to possess dignity)
  • 風格(ふうかく)のある人(ひと)/建物(たてもの) (a person/building with character)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 威厳(いげん) (dignity - more imposing)
  • 品格(ひんかく) (grace, refinement)
  • 貫禄(かんろく) (presence - especially from experience)
  • 佇(たたず)まい (atmosphere, bearing)
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