Quick answer
所 is the kanji for "Place". A common reading is ところ (tokoro). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Place
Also : Extent
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 所 represents 'PLACE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of place.
On-reading: しょ — remember this sound by associating it with place. Kun-reading: ところ.
Example Sentences
場所を教えてください。
ばしょをおしえてください。
Please tell me the location.
欠点と長所を把握しています。
けってんとちょうしょをはあくしています。
I understand my weaknesses and strengths.
Vocabulary using 所
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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