方法(ほうほう)

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)
• 学習(がくしゅう)方法(ほうほう) (learning method)

SIMILAR WORD: 手段(しゅだん) (means, way) — more focused on means/resources used