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way of making; how to make; method of preparation
The method or procedure for making something. Used for recipes, crafts, and any process of producing or building a thing.
カレーの作り方を習う。
I learn how to make curry.
この箱の作り方は簡単だ。
The way to make this box is simple.
動画を見れば、基本の作り方がよくわかる。
If you watch the video, the basic method is easy to understand.
The verb 作る (to make) plus 〜方 (way of doing). This 〜方 pattern attaches to a verb stem to mean "the way of ~ing."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 料理の作り方: how to cook a dish; recipe
- 作り方を教える: to teach how to make something
SIMILAR WORDS:
- レシピ: recipe — specifically for food, listing ingredients and steps
- 使い方: how to use — same 〜方 pattern with 使う
- 方法: method — more abstract and formal