- 1. [adv, n] since
- 2. [adv, n] for the past ... (e.g. ten years)
- 3. [pn] this person; this gentleman; this lady (pol)
Kanji in this word
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方
direction, person, alternativeOn: ホウ (hou)Kun: かた (kata)、 -かた (-kata)、 -がた (-gata)
Example Sentences
そんなことは生まれてこの方、見たことも聞いたこともない。
sonnakotoha umare tekono hou , mita kotomo kii takotomonai .
Never in my life have I heard or seen such a thing.
この方を玄関まで御案内しなさい。
kono houwo genkan made goannai shinasai .
Show this gentleman to the front door.