かた
JLPT Level: N4
Meanings
Way of ~ing
How to ~
Manner of ~ing
Usage
V masu-stem + 方
Noun + の + 方
Explanation
かた attaches to the masu-stem of a verb to mean 'the way of doing ~' or 'how to ~'. It focuses on the method or procedure rather than the result. When used with a noun, の + 方 expresses the manner or approach of doing that noun, as in the manner of speaking, writing, etc. This form is common in giving instructions, describing procedures, or asking for guidance on how to do something.
日本語の書き方を習う。
にほんごのかきかたをならう。
To learn how to write Japanese.
この漢字の書き方を教えてください。
このかんじのかきかたをおしえてください。
Please tell me how to write this kanji.
この料理の作り方を知りたい。
このりょうりのつくりかたをしりたい。
I want to know how to make this dish.
彼の話し方はゆっくりで分かりやすい。
かれのはなしかたはゆっくりでわかりやすい。
His way of speaking is slow and easy to understand.
靴の脱ぎ方を説明します。
くつのぬぎかたをせつめいします。
I will explain how to take off your shoes.