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way of doing, method, approach
The manner or method of doing something. A general, everyday word for approach or technique.
やり方を教えてください。
Please teach me how to do it.
この機械のやり方が分からない。
I don't understand how to use this machine.
古いやり方を変えて、新しい方法を試してみよう。
Let's change the old way of doing things and try a new method.
やり方 is formed from やる (to do) + 方 (way). It is one of the most common ~方 compounds.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 方法: method (more formal, written)
- 仕方: way of doing (slightly more formal)
- やり方: way of doing (casual, everyday)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- やり方が分からない (don't know how to do it)
- やり方を変える (change the way of doing things)
- やり方を覚える (learn how to do something)