()(かた)

かきかた
noun
way of writing, how to write
communicationeducation
1. way of writing, how to write, writing style
The method, manner, or technique of writing something. Covers both the physical act of forming characters and the stylistic approach to composing text.
Teach me how to write this kanji.
履歴書(りれきしょ)()(かた)わからない。
I don't know how to write a résumé.
In elementary school, students learn correct writing from the basics, so stroke order is also valued.

Usage

()(かた) follows the productive pattern of verb stem + (かた) (way of doing). It can refer to physical penmanship, stroke order, or the compositional approach to writing documents, letters, or essays.
In elementary education, ()(かた) often refers specifically to penmanship or calligraphy practice, as distinct from 作文(さくぶん) (composition/essay writing).

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