Kanji 方: direction, person, alternative
Kanji 方: direction, person, alternative. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
direction, person, alternative
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
This character visualizes a compass needle pointing in a specific 'direction'. By imagining the top mark (亠) as the tip of the needle, you can easily associate it with the meanings 'direction' and the 'method' to reach a destination.