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方 kanji: meaning “direction”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N44 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
direction
On'yomi
ホウ
Kun'yomi
かた

Picture story to remember 方

I keep a taxi fare of 一万 (10000) yen under my top hat, in case I lose my direction.

How to write 方: stroke order

方 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 方

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Kanji that share parts with 方.