1The 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.
2A 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.