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N4 · 4 strokes · 70. 无 not · Irodori #110 · Elementary 1 L2
方
alternative, direction, person
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Readings
- On’yomi
- ホウ
- Kun’yomi
- -かた、-がた、かた
Example words
方
ほう
direction; way
方
かた
direction; way
方
がた
Sirs; Mesdames
方向
ほうこう
direction; orientation
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A compact 4-stroke character meaning "alternative" — trace the strokes while picturing the concept.
Components
Contains the 70. 无 not component — use "无" as a clue to remember "alternative" for 方.
Anchor word
夕方 (ゆうがた) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 夕方 (ゆうがた) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: -かた、-がた、かた — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: ホウ — common in compound words (熟語).