How to say 'Place' in Japanese | 場

word

Meaning

Place

Reading

Kanji

場Place

Explanation

The Japanese noun '場 (ば)' primarily means 'place' or 'scene'. It refers to a specific location, setting, or situation where something occurs. This word is often used in contexts involving events, gatherings, or environments. For example: This is the place where we met「ここは私たちが出会った場です」(ここはわたしたちがであったばです). The atmosphere at the scene was tense「その場の雰囲気は緊張していた」(そのばのふんいきはきんちょうしていた). Additionally, '場' can also imply a 'moment' or 'occasion' in certain contexts, such as in 'その場で決める (そのばできめる)' (to decide on the spot).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N4

Kanji Grade

2

Frequency

324

Composition

kanji

Handwriting