A slightly formal or written way to say 'this morning'. In casual speech, 今朝 (けさ) is more common.
I saw Mr. Tanaka at the station this morning.
I learned about the incident on the news this morning.
Standard kanji spelling.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; also common.
Compound of 今朝 (けさ, 'this morning') + 方 (がた, suffix indicating direction or time).