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方
方 (readings: ほう, かた; Japanese kanji) means “direction / way”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 方法 (method).
What does 方 mean?
| Kanji | 方 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | direction / way |
| Readings | ほう, かた |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 方
方 is read ほう or かた depending on the word.
Example words with 方
| Example | 方法 (method) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14