〜方
Meaning
Way of doing
Explanation
V-masu base + 方
Examples
この漢字の読み方を教えてください。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜方 | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜方 → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Memorizing this pattern in isolation isn't enough — JLPT always tests grammar in context.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜方」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜方」mean?+
「〜方」means "Way of doing". V-masu base + 方 It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜方」?+
Example: この漢字の読み方を教えてください。.
Is 「〜方」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜方」 in context