(みかた)

みかた
noun
viewpoint, way of looking
1. viewpoint, perspective, way of looking at something
A particular attitude or manner of considering something; one's perspective or point of view.
物事(ものごと)見方(みかた)(ひと)によって(ちが)う。
Perspectives on things differ from person to person.
見方(みかた)()えてみよう。
Let's try changing our perspective.
(あたら)しい見方(みかた)提案(ていあん)する。
To propose a new perspective.
2. way of reading/interpreting
The method of reading or understanding something like a chart, map, or document.
地図(ちず)見方(みかた)(おし)えてください。
Please teach me how to read a map.

HOMOPHONE:

  • 味方(みかた) (ally, supporter) - different kanji

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 見方(みかた)()える (to change one's perspective)
  • 〜の見方(みかた) (way of looking at ~)
  • 見方(みかた)によっては (depending on how you look at it)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 見方(みかた) vs. 観点(かんてん) vs. 視点(してん)
  • 見方(みかた): general word for viewpoint
  • 観点(かんてん): standpoint (more formal)
  • 視点(してん): point of view (often used in analysis)