1.
how, in what way (polite)
Used to politely inquire about someone's opinion, condition, or to make polite offers. The polite equivalent of どう.
コーヒーは如何ですか。
Would you like some coffee?
ご体調は如何ですか。
How are you feeling?
この提案は如何でしょうか。
What do you think of this proposal?
Usually written in hiragana. More polite than どう.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 如何ですか: how about, would you like
- 如何でしょうか: what do you think (very polite)