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方々
katagata, houbou
Description
「方々」は「かたがた」と読むと、たくさんの人をていねいに言う言葉です。
When read as "かたがた", "方々" is a polite word for many people.
「ほうぼう」と読むと、あちこち、いろいろな場所という意味になります。
When read as "ほうぼう", "方々" means various places here and there.
Meanings
方々katagata
people (polite plural of 方)
来てくださった方々にお礼を言います。
I thank those who came.
方々houbou
here and there; various places
方々を探したけど、見つからなかった。
I looked for the people but couldn't find them.
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Notes
- Reading
かたがた is the polite plural of 方 (person); ほうぼう means 'all over, various places'.
- Nuance
かたがた sounds respectful and formal, common in speeches and announcements.
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