Japanese word

方法

Pronunciation

Romajihōhō

Meaning

  • nounway

Example

この方法で勉強します。ko no hō hō de ben kyō shi ma su

I study this way.

Illustration for 方法 (way)

More examples

この方法で絵を描きます。ko no hō hō de e o ega ki ma su

I draw a picture this way.

別の方法を試します。betsu no hō hō o tame shi ma su

I will try another way.

Core concept

Describes a chosen route or procedure for reaching a result, from a general way of doing something to a specific method.

Common phrases

  • 方法を選ぶhō hō o era bu

    choose a method

  • 方法を変えるhō hō o ka e ru

    change the method

Similar words

やり方yarikata: The particular way a person does something, often focusing on the steps.
手段shudan: A means used to achieve a particular goal.

Definition in Japanese

ある目的を実現するための、物事の進め方や手順。a ru moku teki o jitsu gen su ru ta me no mono goto no susu me kata ya te jun

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 方法 (hōhō, "way, method") combines 方 (hō, "direction") and 法 (hō, "rule or method").

Usage tips

  • Japanese speakers often use 方法 (hōhō) when discussing how to solve a problem, choose a study approach, or complete a task.

Other meanings

  • methodnoun

Related words

  • 方法論hōhōronmethodologynoun

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