noun, adverb
A slightly formal or written way to say 'this morning'. In casual speech, 今朝 (けさ) is more common.
今朝方、駅で田中さんを見かけました。
I saw Mr. Tanaka at the station this morning.
今朝方のニュースでその事件を知りました。
I learned about the incident on the news this morning.
今朝 is the standard, everyday word for 'this morning'. 今朝方 is slightly more formal or literary.
Compound of 今朝 (けさ, 'this morning') + 方 (がた, suffix indicating direction or time).