Meaning
Names the way to perform an action.
Formation
- Drop ます and add 方 (kata): 読みます → 読み方
- The result is a noun, so the object attaches with の: この漢字の読み方
When to use it
- Core use
- Names the way to perform an action
Example
この漢字の読み方を教えてください
Please tell me how to read this kanji.
Important notes
- Word forms and particle choice depend on the pattern's role in the sentence.
Common mistakes
- Do not reorder or reshape the highlighted parts to match English word order.