This means something looks like or is in the style of something else. It is like saying "-style" or "-like" in English.
Noun + 風Primary
な-Adjective + 風
This means something looks like or is in the style of something else. It is like saying "-style" or "-like" in English.
この辺りはヨーロッパ風の建物が多い。
This area has many European-style buildings.
このカフェ、レトロ風でいいね。
This cafe has a nice retro vibe, doesn't it?
彼は冗談風に言ったが、本心は違っただろう。
He said it in a joking manner, but his true feelings were probably different.
彼のアドバイスは専門家風ではなかったが、とても役に立った。
His advice wasn't expert-like, but it was very helpful.
最近の若者は、何でもかんでも「〇〇風」って言うよね。
Young people these days describe everything as 'XX-style', don't they?
This is like saying something is a copy. It looks like the real thing, but it is not. For example, 'Chinese-style food' is different from 'real Chinese food'.
This is different from other words that mean 'like'. It shows how something looks on the outside. Or it shows a chosen style. Other words show a deeper quality. Or they are for general comparisons. Or they put things into groups.
Use this when you want to say someone is pretending. They are just acting a certain way. They do not really mean it. It is like they are putting on a show.
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