NichiDict

この方

このかた
此の方
[konokata]

Meanings

1.AdverbNoun

since

2.AdverbNoun

for the past ... (e.g. ten years)

3.Pronoun

this person; this gentleman; this lady

Other Readings

この方」 has another reading with different meanings.

Examples

日本に来てこのかた、一度も帰国していない。

Since coming to Japan, I have not returned home once.

引退してこのかた、畑仕事に生きがいを見つけた。

Since retiring, I have found meaning in farming.

転職してこのかた気持ちが楽になった。

Since changing jobs, I have felt more at ease.