(ぶんたい)

ぶんたい
noun
writing style, literary style
academiclanguage
1. writing style, literary style
The characteristic style or manner in which a text is written, including word choice, sentence structure, tone, and rhythm.
This writer's style is distinctive.
論文(ろんぶん)ふさわしい文体(ぶんたい)()いてください
Please write in a style appropriate for an academic paper.
By analyzing the writing style, the author's intentions become apparent.

Usage

Used in literary criticism, academic writing, and discussions about language. Encompasses elements such as formality, sentence length, vocabulary level, and rhetorical techniques. In Japanese, the distinction between 文語(ぶんご)(たい) (literary style) and 口語(こうご)(たい) (colloquial style) is particularly important.

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