風貌(ふうぼう)

ふうぼう
noun
appearance; looks; bearing
formalliterary
1. appearance; looks; bearing; countenance
A person's overall physical appearance and the impression it gives, including facial features, build, and demeanor. A literary or formal word.
学者(がくしゃ)らしい風貌(ふうぼう)の男性(だんせい)だった。
He was a man with a scholarly appearance.
堂々(どうどう)とした風貌(ふうぼう)が印象(いんしょう)的(てき)だった。
His imposing bearing was impressive.
年老(としお)いた画家(がか)の風貌(ふうぼう)には、長年(ながねん)の苦労(くろう)がにじみ出(で)ていた。
The aged painter's appearance showed the hardships of many years.

A literary and somewhat elevated word. In everyday speech, 見(み)た目(め) (looks), 容姿(ようし) (appearance), or 外見(がいけん) (outward appearance) are more common.

風貌(ふうぼう) emphasizes the overall impression a person gives — not just physical features but their aura and bearing.

Common collocations

Similar words

  • 容姿(ようし) focuses more on physical beauty/attractiveness
  • 外見(がいけん) is a neutral term for outward appearance
  • 風貌(ふうぼう) includes demeanor and the impression one projects

Related Words

Synonym: 外見(がいけん) (outward appearance (neutral))
Compare: 容姿(ようし) (focuses more on physical…)
Compare: 顔立(かおだ)ち (facial features)
Compare: 容貌(ようぼう) (facial features)
Compare: 風采(ふうさい) (appearance)
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Added 2026.3.2 19:59 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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