Japanese

かた
Meaning: direction; person; way of doing
Part of Speech: Noun, Suffix

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Handwriting

方

Example sentences

I don't know how to use this camera.
もし、そこの方、ハンカチを落としましたよ。
Excuse me, you there, you dropped your handkerchief.
社長夫人はとても上品な方です。
The president's wife is a very elegant person.
あちらの方はどなたですか?
Who is that person over there?
「彼女の驚き方は少しわざとらしかった。」
'Her way of being surprised was a bit unnatural.'
来客の方は、まず一階の受付で記帳をお願いします。
Visitors, please first sign in at the reception desk on the first floor.
入場券をお持ちの方は、番号の順番に並んでください。
Those with admission tickets, please line up in numerical order.
このイベントは学生に限らず、一般の方も参加できます。
This event is open not only to students but also to the general public.
最近、彼はコーヒーの淹れ方にこっている。
Lately, he's been very particular about how he brews his coffee.
年配の方に人気がある。
It is popular among older people.

Usage Notes

When attached to the stem of a verb, it means 'the way of doing' that action.

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