場 — Location
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Visual Radical Families for 場 (Location)
These kanjis share the same recurring visual building block in Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics. Tap any small tile to compare its story:
Common Japanese Words with 場 (Location)
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A location (場) dedicated to construction (工) and manufacturing is a factory.

A location (場) where they sell (売) things is a sales floor/sales counter.

A location (場) place (所) is simply... a location.
Location (場) expressed as a noun.

When you enter (入) a location (場), you've gained admission.

The location (場) in the city (市) where trade happens is the market.

The location (場) where you stand (立) on an issue is your position/standpoint.
Frequently Asked Questions About 場 (Location)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 場 (Location)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 場 ("Location", read as じょう) is: The perfect jawline (じょう) buddha is in the the most badass (ば) location for a sunrise prayer. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 場 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 場 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 場 means "Location". Its primary reading is じょう (On'yomi: じょう; Kun'yomi: ば). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 場?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 場 include: 工場 (こうじょう - factory), 売り場 (うりば - sales floor, sales counter), 場所 (ばしょ - location), 場 (ば - place, field (physics)).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 場 (Location) faster?
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Traditional rote stroke repetition fades quickly. Shibashi's Japanese kanji mnemonics turn 場 (Location) and its shared visual radical family into memorable characters and objects, paired with smart Spaced Repetition (SRS) and native audio so the memory sticks permanently.