Japanese word

所

Pronunciation

Romajitokoro

Meaning

  • nounplace

Example

ここは私の好きな所です。ko ko wa watashi no su ki na tokoro de su

This is my favorite place.

Illustration for 所 (place)

More examples

この所は静かです。ko no tokoro wa shizu ka de su

This place is quiet.

旅行の前に泊まる所を予約します。ryo kō no mae ni to ma ru tokoro o yo yaku shi ma su

I will reserve a place to stay before the trip.

Core concept

Marks a particular area or point in space connected with people, things, or events.

Common phrases

  • 泊まる所to ma ru tokoro

    place to stay

  • 所に行くtokoro ni i ku

    go to a place

  • 所で会うtokoro de a u

    meet at a place

Similar words

場所basho: A physical area connected with a person, thing, or event.
地点chiten: A fixed point in a physical area where something is located.
箇所kasho: A particular spot or section within a larger area.

Definition in Japanese

人や物がある、または行為や出来事が行われる特定の空間や区域。hito ya mono ga a ru ma ta wa kō i ya de ki goto ga okona wa re ru toku tei no kū kan ya ku iki

Word origin

所 (tokoro) is a native Japanese word, while the kanji 所 was borrowed from Chinese to represent a place or location; the word's older origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • The same word can also refer to a point in time or an aspect of something, so context determines whether it means a physical place.

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