Japanese word

箇所

Pronunciation

Romajikasho

Meaning

  • nounspot

Example

この道には狭い箇所があります。ko no michi ni wa sema i ka sho ga a ri ma su

There is a narrow spot on this road.

Illustration for 箇所 (spot)

More examples

書類の重要な箇所に印を付けます。sho rui no jū yō na ka sho ni shirushi o tsu ke ma su

I will mark the important part of the document.

Core concept

It points to one identifiable place or section within a larger area or whole.

Common phrases

  • 重要な箇所jū yō na ka sho

    important part

  • 箇所を指定するka sho o shi tei su ru

    specify the spot

Similar words

場所basho: A place where something is located or happens.
部分bubun: A section or part of a larger thing.
地点chiten: A specific point in a place or area.

Definition in Japanese

全体の中で特定される場所や部分。zen tai no naka de toku tei sa re ru ba sho ya bu bun

Word origin

箇所 (kasho, "place or section") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 箇 (ka, "individual") and 所 (sho, "place").

Usage tips

  • In practical Japanese, 箇所 (kasho) can identify a section that needs attention, such as a damaged part of a road, rather than a place to visit.

Other meanings

  • partnoun

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