風【ふう】

The suffix かぜ風 (ふう) attaches to nouns, demonstratives, and sometimes verb phrases to express "-style," "way," "manner," or "fashion." It describes how something looks, is done, or is presented – often indicating a resemblance or characteristic style.

Noun + 風: "-style"

When attached to a noun, 風 indicates that something is done in the style or manner of that noun. It functions like a な-adjective, connecting to nouns with の and modifying verbs with に.

Common combinations include せいようふう西洋風 (Western-style), わふう和風 (Japanese-style), あめりかアメリカふう風 (American-style), and こふう古風 (old-fashioned).

こんな風・そんな風・あんな風: "like this / like that"

風 pairs naturally with demonstratives to express "in this/that way." These are very common in everyday conversation.

どんな風: "in what way"

Used in questions to ask about the manner or style of something.

Verb (plain) + 風: "acting as if"

When attached to a plain verb or adjective clause, 風 can express that someone is acting as if or appearing as though something is the case. This usage often carries a nuance of pretense.