古 風(こふう)

こふう

na-adjective, noun

old-fashioned, classic

1. old-fashioned, classic, traditional in style

Having the style, manners, or appearance of an earlier era. Can be used positively (charming, classic) or neutrally (dated, old-style), but rarely carries a strongly negative connotation.

古風(こふう)な名前(なまえ)ですね。

That's an old-fashioned name, isn't it.

彼(かれ)は古風(こふう)な考(かんが)え方(かた)をする人(ひと)だ。

He is a person with old-fashioned ways of thinking.

古風(こふう)な町並(まちな)みが残(のこ)るこの地域(ちいき)は観光客(かんこうきゃく)に人気(にんき)がある。

This area, where old-fashioned townscapes remain, is popular with tourists.

古風(こふう) describes something that has the style, manners, or appearance of an earlier era. It is a na-adjective that can also function as a noun.

Forms

古(こ) (old) + 風(ふう) (style, manner).

Common collocations

古風(こふう)な名前(なまえ): old-fashioned name
古風(こふう)な建物(たてもの): classic-style building
古風(こふう)な雰囲気(ふんいき): classic atmosphere
古風(こふう)な考(かんが)え方(かた): old-fashioned way of thinking

Usage

Often carries a positive or appreciative tone — suggesting charm, elegance, or traditional propriety rather than being outdated. When describing people, it implies admirable traditional values.

Similar words

昔(むかし)ながら: traditional, as of old (more neutral)
時代遅(じだいおく)れ: outdated, behind the times (negative)
レトロ: retro (positive, often for design/fashion)
伝統的(でんとうてき): traditional (more formal, less personal)

Related Words

Compare: 昔(むかし)ながら (traditional, as of old)

Compare: 時代遅(じだいおく)れ (outdated, behind the times)

Compare: 伝統的(でんとうてき) (traditional)

Compare: 昔風(むかしふう) (old-fashioned)

Compare: モダン (modern)

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