ところ
tokoro
JLPT N38 strokesKanjiLevel 40 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

所 is the kanji for "Place". A common reading is ところ (tokoro). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Place

Also : Extent

Readings

kunところ/ tokorokunどころ/ dokorokunとこ/ tokoonしょ/ sho

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 所 represents 'PLACE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of place.

Reading ·

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

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