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方途 (ほうと) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

方ほう途と

ほ

う

と

Meanings

1

noun

way; means; method

A somewhat formal or written-style noun for a way or means to achieve something. Often used in abstract or policy contexts.

問もん題だい解かい決けつの方ほう途とを探さぐる。
We explore ways to solve the problem.
新あらたな財ざい源げん確かく保ほの方ほう途とが議ぎ論ろんされた。
Means of securing new financial resources were discussed.

Kanji

方direction, person, alternative
途route, way, road

Similar words

方ほう法ほう
方法 is the common, everyday word for 'method' or 'way'. 方途 is more formal and often used in written or abstract discussions.
手しゅ段だん
手段 emphasizes a concrete means or measure. 方途 is broader and more abstract, closer to 'avenue' or 'approach'.

Etymology

Compound of 方 (ほう, direction, method) and 途 (と, way, route). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning 'way' or 'means'.