Kanji · N4 · 8 strokes
所 / place
Kanji for place.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ところ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
所 carries the meaning place.
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How to write 所
Trace 所 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 所
事務所じむしょoffice
所ところplace
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所 in context
鈴木さんは事務所にいます。
すずきさんはじむしょにいます。
Suzuki-san is at the office.
奈良はどんな所ですか。
ならはどんなところですか。
What kind of place is Nara?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 所 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
所 — Kanji Practice
8 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/所
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