Verb 方 (〜hou)

N4

Verb 方 (〜hou)

Verb kata (〜hou)

Verb + Kata for Method

N4

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Explanation

The ~方 grammar point is used to express the way or method of doing something, similar to 'how to' or 'the way of' in English.

Structure

Pattern
Verb-stem + 方 (〜かた)
Verb-stemThe stem of the verb is used before adding '方'.
Examples: 作り, 話し, 使い
方 (かた)Read as 'かた' to indicate method or way.
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Examples

Example 1
誰かがケーキの作り方を知っていますか?
Dareka ga keeki no tsukurikata o shitteimasu ka?
Does anyone know how to make a cake?
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Note: 询问某人是否知道如何做蛋糕的方法。
Example 2
彼女は英語の話し方を学んでいます。
Kanojo wa eigo no hanashikata o manandeimasu.
She is learning how to speak English.
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Note: 描述某人正在学习英语的说话方式。
Example 3
このパソコンの使い方を教えてください。
Kono pasokon no tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai.
Please teach me how to use this computer.
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Note: 请求某人教授如何使用电脑的方法。
Example 4
数学の問題の解き方を覚えるのが難しいです。
Suugaku no mondai no tokikata o oboeru no ga muzukashii desu.
It is difficult to remember the way to solve math problems.
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Note: 描述记忆解决数学问题的方法困难。

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