Translation guide
The English word 'fashion' covers style, trends, and the industry. In Japanese, different words are used depending on whether you mean a manner of doing something, current clothing trends, or the fashion business.
Describing the way something is done, often in a set phrase.
Attach to a noun to mean 'in the style of' or 'in the manner of'. Very common and natural.
彼は日本風に家を建てた。
He built his house in Japanese fashion.
Means 'like' or 'in the same way as'. More general than 風に.
彼女はプロのように踊る。
She dances in a professional fashion.
Means 'way of doing' or 'method'. Used when 'fashion' means a particular method.
彼は独自のやり方で問題を解決した。
He solved the problem in his own fashion.
Refers to a traditional style or school of thought, often in arts or crafts. Formal/literary.
彼は古い流儀の職人だ。
He is a craftsman of the old fashion.
Talking about what is currently popular in clothing, accessories, or appearance.
The most common loanword for 'fashion' in the sense of clothing trends. Used in everyday conversation.
彼女はいつも最新のファッションを着ている。
She always wears the latest fashion.
ファッションに興味がありますか？
Are you interested in fashion?
Means 'trend' or 'vogue'. Can be used for fashion trends specifically or trends in general.
Means 'stylish' or 'fashionable'. Often used as an adjective or to describe a person's sense of style.
Referring to the world of fashion design, shows, magazines, etc.
The standard term for 'fashion industry'.
彼女はファッション業界で働いている。
She works in the fashion industry.
Means 'fashion world', often used in media.
彼はファッション界の有名人だ。
He is a celebrity in the fashion world.
流行 (りゅうこう) refers to trends or what is currently popular, not an individual's sense of style. Use ファッション or おしゃれ for personal fashion taste.
彼女はファッションセンスがいい。
She has good fashion sense.
彼女はいつも最新のファッションを追っている。
She always follows the latest fashion.
彼は自分なりのやり方でそれをした。
He did it in his own fashion.
この春の流行はパステルカラーだ。
This spring's fashion is pastel colors.
He is very fashionable.