【ほう】

Frequency rank: 66.
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. direction; way; side; area (in a particular direction)
  2. side (of an argument, etc.); one's partoften 私の方, あなたの方, etc.
  3. type; category
  4. field (of study, etc.)
  5. indicates one side of a comparison
  6. way; method; manner; means
  7. length (of each side of a square)
Forms
  • 【ほう】Frequency rank: 66.
  • ほうFrequency rank: 989.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. direction; way; side; area (in a particular direction)
    2. This meaning refers to a physical or abstract direction, emphasizing the area or side associated with it.
    Let's head north.
    Please turn in the direction of this road.
  2. side (of an argument, etc.); one's part
    3. This usage relates to a perspective or position in a debate, highlighting one's role or viewpoint.
    He is on the supportive side of that issue.
    She always chooses the right part.
  3. type; category
    4. In this context, it refers to classifications or groups based on similar characteristics.
    This is a new type of car.
    He belongs to a special category.
  4. field (of study, etc.)
    5. This meaning signifies an area of expertise or academic focus, often used in educational contexts.
    She works in the field of medicine.
    Environmental science is an important field.
  5. indicates one side of a comparison
    6. This usage indicates a standpoint or perspective when comparing two or more items or ideas.
    Please consider the side of those two options.
    He tries to understand both sides of the argument.
  6. way; method; manner; means
    7. This meaning pertains to the manner in which something is done, focusing on techniques or approaches.
    Let's find a way to solve that problem.
    He teaches in his own unique manner.
  7. length (of each side of a square)
    8. This refers to the measurement of one side of a geometric shape, such as a square.
    The length of each side of this square is 5 centimeters.
    Please confirm that the lengths of the sides of the square are equal.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to face the directionto indicate the directionthis way is betterto set a policythe opposite sidenew type/categoryequationbaseball sideto think of a methodone sideto choose a sideto broaden the field of studyto teach the way/methoda good wayto change one's directionit is better to...
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