The characteristic way of writing or expression in a work; an author's distinctive style.
彼の小説は短い文と比喩を多用する独特の文体が特徴だ。
His novels are characterized by a distinctive style that uses short sentences and many metaphors.
雑誌ごとに求められる文体が違うので、原稿は雑誌の文体に合わせて修正した。
Because each magazine requires a different style, I revised the manuscript to fit the magazine's style.
古い文体の文章は現代の読者には読みづらいことがある。
Writing in an old style can sometimes be difficult for modern readers to read.
A form or variety of written language (e.g., classical vs. modern style).
古文と現代文は文体が大きく異なる。
Classical literature and modern literature have very different styles.
学術論文では堅い文体が好まれることが多い。
A formal style is often preferred in academic papers.
ブログでは話し言葉に近い文体が受け入れられやすい。
A style closer to spoken language is more readily accepted on blogs.