～所
～しょ
sho
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 51 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～所 (～しょ (sho)) means "place". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
place
Also : office · location
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Meaning ·
The word ～所 (～じょ) means 'place'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of place.
Example Sentences
この工場には三か所の出口がある。
このこうじょうにはさんかしょのでぐちがある。
This factory has three exits.
事務所は駅の近くに移転しました。
じむしょはえきのちかくにいてんしました。
The office has moved to a location near the station.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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