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方

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 方

方
かた
Freq #304
1

Common noun; Also ほう

direction; way

2

Honorific; Common noun

person; lady; gentleman

Examples
グリーン夫人は、私の子供たちが歌を習っている方ですが、今度の日曜に独唱会を開く予定です。
Mrs. Green, from whom my children have lessons in singing, is to have a recital next Sunday.
3

Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix

method of; manner of; way of

Examples
その少年はカーブの投げ方を知っている。
The boy knows how to throw a curve.
4

Noun, used as a suffix

care of ...

5

Noun, used as a suffix; Also がた

person in charge of ...

6

Noun, used as a suffix; Also がた

side (e.g. "on my mother's side")

Kanji in this Word

方
4 strokes
Frequency: 46
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

direction
person
alternative

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-かた
-がた
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
から
な
なた
ふさ
まさ
みち
も
わ
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