作風|さくふうsakufuu[0]heiban (flat)

1. nounstyle (of a work, author, artist, etc.); characteristics

• SynonymスタイルNeutralLoanword covering style and fashion in a broad sense, and even one's figure; 「作風」 is specific to the style of a work.
• Synonym様式ようしきWrittenA written/formal term for styles of architecture and art, as in 「バロック様式」, stressing forms tied to an era or school.
• Related流儀りゅうぎNeutralWays of doing things tied to a school or one's own personal style, as in 「自分の流儀」; not limited to works of art.
• Related型かたNeutralCovers types and patterns, and set forms like martial arts kata; stresses fixed forms rather than an artist's overall style.
• Related手法しゅほうNeutralTechniques or means, as in 「新しい手法」; stresses method rather than a work's overall style.
• Related表現方法NeutralMethods of expression; stresses concrete means rather than the overall style of a work.
• Related表現スタイルNeutralExpressive style; close to 「作風」 but with a more explanatory flavor.

Use 「作風」 for the overall style of a writer's or artist's work, as in 「独特な作風」. Turn to 「様式」 for period or school styles, 「手法」 for specific techniques, and 「スタイル」 for style in general.

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1. 作品さくひんに表あらわれた傾向けいこうや特徴とくちょう。[from 1423]