Japanese word

方式

Pronunciation

Romajihōshiki

Meaning

  • nounmethod

Example

この方式を採用します。ko no hō shiki o sai yō shi ma su

We will adopt this method.

Illustration for 方式 (method)

More examples

この方式なら、初心者でも簡単に使えます。ko no hō shiki na ra sho shin sha de mo kan tan ni tsuka e ma su

Even beginners can use this method easily.

Core concept

Describes an organized way of doing something, emphasizing its form or structure rather than a single action.

Common phrases

  • 方式を採用するhō shiki o sai yō su ru

    adopt a method

  • 方式を変更するhō shiki o hen kō su ru

    change a method

  • 方式を選ぶhō shiki o era bu

    choose a method

Similar words

方法hōhō: A way of doing something or reaching a desired result.
やり方yarikata: A particular way of doing something in everyday practice.
仕方shikata: A particular way of doing something in a given situation.

Definition in Japanese

物事を行うために定められた手順や仕組み。mono goto o okona u ta me ni sada me ra re ta te jun ya shi ku mi

Word origin

方式 (hōshiki) combines 方 (hō, "direction" or "way") and 式 (shiki, "form" or "style"), giving the sense of an established way of doing something.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 方式 (hōshiki) often sounds more formal or technical than やり方 (yarikata), which commonly describes a personal way of doing something.

Other meanings

  • systemnoun

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