所 — Place
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Common Japanese Words with 所 (Place)
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A location (場) and place (所) is simply a place/location.
Place (所) expressed as a noun.
Shifting the conversational place (topic) (所) is like saying "by the way".
When the place (所) of the argument suddenly shifts, it means "however".
Frequently Asked Questions About 所 (Place)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 所 (Place)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 所 ("Place", read as しょ) is: Mr Ax. is visiting every place, showing (しょ) his talking robot (ところ) invention... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 所 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 所 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 所 means "Place". Its primary reading is しょ (On'yomi: しょ; Kun'yomi: ところ). 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 所?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 所 include: 場所 (ばしょ - place, location, spot, position, area), 所 (ところ - place), 所で (ところで - by the way; even if; no matter what), 所が (ところが - however; while; even if).
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