How to Say ‘How to get there’ in Japanese
行き方
iki kata
[iki kata]
💬 Usage Tip: [行き方] literally means '[the way of going].' It is perfect for asking directions to airports, stations, or hotels.
🇯🇵 In Japan: A very common real-life question is [空港までの行き方を教えてください]. Transportation desks hear this all the time.
Phrase Breakdown
行き
iki
[iki]
going; how to go
The first part of 行き方, from 行く, referring to going somewhere.
ホテルの行き方を説明します。
I explain how to get to the hotel.
方
kata
[kata]
way; method
The ending that makes 行き方 mean the way or method of going somewhere.
空港の行き方は簡単です。
The way to the airport is simple.
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