Meaning of 所 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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所, 処, 處JLPT 5
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Kana Readingところ, とこ
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Romajitokoro, toko
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Word Senses
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- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), suffix
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- place; spot; scene; site
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- address
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- district; area; locality
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- one's house
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- point
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- part
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- space; room
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- whereupon; as a result
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- (after present form of a verb) about to; on the verge of
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Example Sentences
所, 処, 處, ところ, とこ used in context
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Seeing that you're not surprised, I think you must have known.
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あなたの行くところなら、どこへでも付いてゆくと決めたのだもの。
You see I've resolved to follow you wherever you go.
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Good points: The pleasure of disposing of enemies with a variety of combos.
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この公園の西側に近いところは、道路の騒音も大きいが、奥にはいるともう聞こえない。
Near the west side of the park there's a lot of noise from the road, but when you go into the park you can't hear it any more.
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The point of true mutual understanding has not yet been reached between Japan and China.
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In any case now I'm considering trying out some likely things.
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Kanji found in this word
dispose, manage, deal with, sentence, condemn, act, behave, place
On: ショ
Kun: ところ, -こ, お.る
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