Verb 方
〜hou
Formation
Verb-stem + 方 (read as かた)
Indicates the way or method of doing something; often read as '～かた' ('how to', 'the way of').
When to use
ます stem + 方: how to, the way of (読み方, 作り方).
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
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Does anyone know how to make a cake?
Dareka ga keeki no tsukurikata o shitteimasu ka?
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She is learning how to speak English.
Kanojo wa eigo no hanashikata o manandeimasu.
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Please teach me how to use this computer.
Kono pasokon no tsukaikata o oshiete kudasai.
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It is difficult to remember the way to solve math problems.
Suugaku no mondai no tokikata o oboeru no ga muzukashii desu.