JLPT N5 Beginner
方
Direction, side, or choice; method of doing or polite person.
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Other forms
〜方 suffix, e.g., 食べ方
お方 honorific for person
1 Noun
"Direction" / "Side"
Designates a general orientation, vague location, or a specific party within a group or interaction.
2 Suffix (creates a noun)
"How to" / "Way of"
Transforms a verb into a noun representing the method, manner, or technique of that action.
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3 Noun (used in a grammatical pattern)
"This one" (in a comparison)
Indicates a specific preference or selection between two alternatives in comparative grammar structures.
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4 Noun
"Person" (Polite)
Refers to an individual in a highly respectful manner, serving as the honorific equivalent of a person.
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