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Noun meaning 'side' or 'direction'. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no) to indicate location, e.g., 『右の方』 (migi no hou, 'the right side').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are exploring a new neighborhood and discussing directions to a local café.
方
ほう
side
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine a compass pointing to one side. The word 『方』 (hou, 'side') sounds like 'how'—as in, 'How do I go to that side?'
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『方』 (hou, 'side') is often used in directions, such as 『右の方』 (migi no hou, 'the right side') or 『あの方は誰ですか？』 (ano kata wa dare desu ka?, 'Who is that person?'), where it can also mean 'person' in a polite form.
Forms
Base: 方Noun meaning 'side' or 'direction'. Often used with particles like 『の』 (no) to indicate location, e.g., 『右の方』 (migi no hou, 'the right side').