スタイル

• Reading: スタイル
• Romaji: sutairu
• Pronunciation: /sɯ.ta.i.ɾɯ/

Meaning

Style; fashion sense; body shape or figure.

A loanword from English 'style' with a broader range in Japanese. Besides fashion and design styles, スタイル frequently refers to body proportions or figure (スタイルがいい means 'has a good figure'). Also used in compound expressions like ライフスタイル (lifestyle).

Examples

1. 彼女はスタイルがとてもいい。 She has a really great figure.
2. 自分のスタイルに合った服を選びたい。 I want to choose clothes that match my personal style.
3. この店は和風スタイルのカフェです。 This shop is a Japanese-style café.

Usage Guide

Context: fashion, lifestyle, body image

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'style.' Entered Japanese in the early 20th century through fashion and art contexts, later expanding to describe body shape and general approaches to living.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal