方法(ほうほう)

ほうほう
noun
method, way
1. method, way, means, technique
A particular procedure or approach for accomplishing something.
問題(もんだい)を解決(かいけつ)する方法(ほうほう)を考(かんが)えよう。
Let's think of a way to solve the problem.
支払(しはら)い方法(ほうほう)を選(えら)んでください。
Please choose a payment method.
この方法(ほうほう)は効果的(こうかてき)だ。
This method is effective.

USAGE: 方法(ほうほう) is a formal word for method or way of doing something. It's commonly used in academic and professional contexts.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜する方法(ほうほう) (method of doing ~)
  • 方法(ほうほう)を見(み)つける (to find a method)
  • 方法(ほうほう)がない (there is no way)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 解決(かいけつ)方法(ほうほう) (solution method)
  • 支払(しはら)い方法(ほうほう) (payment method)
  • 研究(けんきゅう)方法(ほうほう) (research method)
  • 学習(がくしゅう)方法(ほうほう) (learning method)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • やり方(かた) - way of doing (casual)
  • 手段(しゅだん) - means, measure
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Added 2026.1.13 0:37 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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