Kanji · N4 · 4 strokes
方 / direction
Kanji for direction, way, or how to.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ホウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | かた | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
方 carries the meaning direction, way, or how to.
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How to write 方
Trace 方 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 方
使い方つかいかたhow to use
夕方ゆうがたevening
方ほうdirection / toward
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方 in context
あのビデオの使い方がわかりますか。
あのびでおのつかいかたがわかりますか。
Do you know how to use that video player?
いつも夕方買い物します。
いつもゆうがたかいものします。
I always go shopping in the evening.
吉田さんは駅の方へ行きました。
よしださんはえきのほうへいきました。
Yoshida-san went toward the station.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 方 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
方 — Kanji Practice
4 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/方
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