Verb 方 JLPT N4

Formation

Verb-stem + 方 (read as かた)

Explanation

The ～方 grammar point is used to express the way or method of doing something, similar to 'how to' or 'the way of' in English. It can be attached to the stem of a verb to form a noun that indicates the method of doing the action. In practice, ～方 is usually read as '～かた' (e.g., 作り方＝つくりかた).

Example sentences

• 誰かがケーキの作り方を知っていますか？

  Does anyone know how to make a cake?

  Dareka ga keeki no tsukurikata o shitteimasu ka?

• 彼女は英語の話し方を学んでいます。

  She is learning how to speak English.

  Kanojo wa eigo no hanashikata o manandeimasu.

• このパソコンの使い方を教えてください。

  Please teach me how to use this computer.

  Kono pasokon no tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai.

• 数学の問題の解き方を覚えるのが難しいです。

  It is difficult to remember the way to solve math problems.

  Suugaku no mondai no tokikata o oboeru no ga muzukashii desu.