Meaning

Primary

Method

Alternative

Way

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The way method or the method way is the method or way. This is a good word for talking about how to do something. What's the 方法? Well, first you...

Reading

ほうほう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 方法を考える

    to think of a way to do something

    方法を知る

    to learn how to do something, to know how to do something

    方法を教える

    to teach how to do something

Context Sentences

へー、色々な方法があるんですね。

Wow, there are various methods, huh?

こんな方法があるなんて、思ってもみなかったです。

I never thought there would be such a method.

シンプルな方法なんで、良かったらやってみてください。

It's a simple method, so if you're interested, please give it a try.

Kanji Composition