B1 noun Neutral

방법

/pa̠ŋbʌ̹p̚/

A particular procedure for accomplishing or approaching something. Essential for discussing methodology and solutions.

Examples

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1

이 기계를 사용하는 방법 좀 알려주세요.

Please tell me how to use (the method for) this machine.

2

새로운 마케팅 방법을 도입할 예정입니다.

We plan to introduce a new marketing method.

3

다른 방법이 없어.

There's no other way.

Word Family

Noun
방법
Adverb
방법론적으로
Adjective
방법론적인
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Memory Tip

Bang-Beop: Sounds like 'Bang-Bop' (Bang the Bop)—a method of making music.

Quick Quiz

외국어를 빨리 배우는 좋은 ___이 있을까요?

Correct!

The correct answer is: 방법

Examples

1

이 기계를 사용하는 방법 좀 알려주세요.

everyday

Please tell me how to use (the method for) this machine.

2

새로운 마케팅 방법을 도입할 예정입니다.

formal

We plan to introduce a new marketing method.

3

다른 방법이 없어.

informal

There's no other way.

4

본 연구는 질적 연구 방법을 사용하였다.

academic

This study used qualitative research methods.

5

업무 처리 방법을 개선해야 합니다.

business

We need to improve the work processing method.

Word Family

Noun
방법
Adverb
방법론적으로
Adjective
방법론적인

Common Collocations

방법을 찾다 to find a way/method
해결 방법 solution method
사용 방법 how to use
가장 좋은 방법 the best way
교육 방법 teaching method

Common Phrases

방법이 없다

to have no way

여러 가지 방법

various methods

효과적인 방법

effective method

Often Confused With

방법 vs 방식

'방법' is more about a specific procedure, while '방식' (style/mode) is a broader way of doing things.

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Usage Notes

Interchangeable with '방식' in many contexts, but '방법' is more common for 'how-to'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '길' (road/path) when they mean '방법' (method) in abstract contexts.

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Memory Tip

Bang-Beop: Sounds like 'Bang-Bop' (Bang the Bop)—a method of making music.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 方法 (method/way).

Grammar Patterns

~하는 방법 방법을 모색하다

Quick Quiz

외국어를 빨리 배우는 좋은 ___이 있을까요?

Correct!

The correct answer is: 방법

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