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What is the Kanji for 'Place'? | 所

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Place', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Place' is 所.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Place

    Reading

    kunyomiところ

    tokoro

    onyomiしょ

    sho

    Parts

    Door Axe, Catty

    Example Word

    近所: neighborhood. The Japanese noun '近所 (きんじょ)' refers to the area or vicinity near one's home or a specific location. It is commonly used to describe the surrounding area where people live, often implying familiarity and proximity. For example: I often see my neighbor in the neighborhood「近所でよく隣人を見かけます」(きんじょでよくりんじんをみかけます). The neighborhood is very quiet「近所はとても静かです」(きんじょはとてもしずかです). This word can also imply a sense of community or the people living nearby, as in '近所の人 (きんじょのひと) (neighbor/people in the neighborhood)'.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    65

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Door

    kanji

    Meaning

    Axe, Catty

Words Using

This kanji is used in 29 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 7 kanji contain the part 戸 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Employ, Hire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tassel, Chamber

    kanji

    Meaning

    Shoulder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Furnace

    kanji

    Meaning

    Door, Front door

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fan, Folding fan

    kanji

    Meaning

    Enlighten, State respectfully

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 11 kanji contain the part 斤 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    New

    kanji

    Meaning

    Near

    kanji

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decide, Cut off

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bend, Fold

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pray

    kanji

    Meaning

    Chop, Analyze

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hill

    kanji

    Meaning

    Expel, Reject

    kanji

    Meaning

    Artisan, Craftsman

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slice

Learn the Kanji

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What does 所 mean?

所 means 'Place'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.