方


This is the kanji for direction. It can also mean a person, a method, or a side.

on readings:
  • hō
kun readings:
  • kata
examples:
方面 hōmen direction, side
方式 hōshiki formula, mode, method, system
方針 hōshin course, line, policy
考え方 kangaekata way of thinking, viewpoint
教え方 oshiekata teaching method
正方形 seihōkei square
四方拝 shihōhai Rite of the Four Directions
夕方 yuugata evening (c.f. 晩)

links:
Wiktionary
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Last Alteration Performed: 3 July 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.