JLPT N4 Grammar
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how to; way of doing
Category: Compound Verbs
The grammar pattern "V-ます + 方" is used to describe the method or manner of performing a specific action. It is a compound verb that turns a verb into a noun, allowing the speaker to convey their approach or technique. This pattern is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing skills or techniques. For example, "kanji no yomikata" means the way of reading kanji, implying a specific method or approach.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Masu-stem | V-ます + 方 | kaku-ます + 方 = kaku-kata (the way of writing) |
| Masu-stem with -te form | V-ます + 方 | tabe-ます + 方 = tabe-kata (the way of eating) |
| Masu-stem with -ba form | V-ます + 方 | iku-ます + 方 = iku-kata (the way of going) |
すみません、この漢字の読み方を教えてください。
sumimasen, kono kanji no yomikata o oshiete kudasai.
Excuse me, could you teach me the way of reading kanji?
すみません (excuse me), この (this), 漢字の (kanji's), 読み方 (way of reading), を (object particle), 教えてください (please teach)
お箸の使い方は難しいですか。
ohashi no tsukai-kata wa muzukashii desu ka.
Is the way of using chopsticks difficult?
お箸の (chopsticks'), 使い方 (way of using), は (topic marker), 難しい (difficult),ですか (question marker)
日本料理の作り方を習いたいです。
nihon ryouri no tsukurikata o manabitaidesu.
I want to learn the way of making Japanese cuisine.
日本料理の (Japanese cuisine's), 作り方 (way of making), を (object particle),習いたい (want to learn)
This pattern is commonly used in everyday conversations, especially when discussing skills or techniques. It is often used in a polite or formal tone, and can be used to ask for advice or guidance. Note that the particle 'wo' usually changes to 'no' when using this pattern.
The masu-stem is used to form the compound verb, while the dictionary form is used for the base verb.
The object particle 'wo' is used for the base verb, while 'no' is used for the compound verb.
'Kata' is used to describe the method or manner of performing an action, while 'hou' is used to describe direction or side.
When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, make sure to use the masu-stem and change the object particle from 'wo' to 'no'. Also, be careful not to confuse it with 'hou' (same kanji 方) which means direction or side.
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