方面

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 方面 is read ほうめん.
• Basic usage: It can mean a physical direction or a field of activity or expertise.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Physical direction
  • 北の方面から means from the direction of the north.
• Field of activity
  • 教育の方面で means in the field of education.