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What is the Kanji for 'Direction'? | 方

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Direction', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Direction' is 方.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Direction

    Reading

    kunyomiかた

    kata

    onyomiほう

    hou

    Parts

    Dot Ten thousand

    Example Word

    方言: dialect. The Japanese noun '方言 (ほうげん)' refers to a regional or local dialect. It is used to describe the unique way of speaking that is specific to a particular area in Japan, which may differ in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar from standard Japanese (標準語, ひょうじゅんご). For example: The Kansai dialect is interesting「関西弁は面白い」(かんさいべんはおもしろい). I can't understand the Tohoku dialect「東北弁が分からない」(とうほくべんがわからない). Dialects are an important part of cultural identity in Japan, and understanding them can provide deeper insight into regional differences and traditions.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    4

    JLPT

    N4

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    22

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Dot

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ten thousand

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of 14 other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Travel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Family

    kanji

    Meaning

    Alms, Carry out

    kanji

    Meaning

    Visit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Release

    kanji

    Meaning

    Prevent, Defend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hinder, Disturb

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boy, Sonny

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tassel, Chamber

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fat, Obese

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flag

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gyrate, Rotation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spin, Spinning

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fragrant, Perfume

Words Using

This kanji is used in 37 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 20 kanji contain the part 丶 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Insect

    kanji

    Meaning

    Dog

    kanji

    Meaning

    Evening

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ball, Jewel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Thick, Fat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Round

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mother

    kanji

    Meaning

    Heart

    kanji

    Meaning

    Night

    kanji

    Meaning

    Master

    kanji

    Meaning

    Measurement

    kanji

    Meaning

    Good

    kanji

    Meaning

    State

    kanji

    Meaning

    Common

    kanji

    Meaning

    Eternity

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ice

    kanji

    Meaning

    Blade

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cinnabar, Rust colored

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rice bowl

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 方 mean?

方 means 'Direction'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N4 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.