🇯🇵 How to say

“place” in Japanese

場所ばしょ
Illustration of "place" in a Japanese cultural setting
A colorful map of Tokyo with pins marking different spots like parks, cafes, and train stations, helping users visualize various locations in the city.

Usage note

場所 is a common and neutral word for 'place' or 'location', used in everyday situations like asking for directions or describing where something is.

Examples

  • ここはいい場所です。

    This is a good place.

  • 駅の場所がわかりません。

    I don't know the location of the station.

  • 次の場所に行きましょう。

    Let's go to the next place.

Quick check

What does "場所" mean?

  • A. place
  • B. silver
  • C. bean
  • D. bird

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