Translation of Japanese word "方法" to English
方法
ほうほう
[houhou]
IPA: /hōhō/
Meaning
NounA process by which a task is completed; a way of doing something (followed by the adposition of, to or for before the purpose of the process).
How to use
方法 (houhou) — 'method / way / means'. 解決方法 — solution method. 良い方法 — good way/method.
🇬🇧 English
method / way
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 方法
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ほうほう
Romaji Transcription: houhou
Example Sentences
方法を選ぶことは、成功を得るために必要です。
ほうほうをえぶことは、せっこうをうけるためにひつようです。
Choosing a method is necessary to achieve success.
方法を知ることは、問題を解決するために必要です。
ほうほうをしることは、もんだいをかいけつするためにひつようです。
Knowing a method is necessary to solve problems.
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- 解決方法— solution / way to solve
Frequency rank: #666 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "方法" mean?▼
The Japanese word "方法" means "method / way" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "方法"?▼
The word "方法" is read as "ほうほう" (houhou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Methods are necessary to achieve goals.".
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