Japanese dictionary
How to say "place" in Japanese
場所ばしょ · basho
"Place" in Japanese is 場所 (basho). "My place" or "a nice place" often uses 所 (tokoro). To place something is 置く (oku).
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Ways to say "place" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 場所ばしょ · basho | Place; location. |
| 所ところ · tokoro | Place; spot. |
| 置くおく · oku | To place; to put. |
| 〜位〜い · i | Place (ranking), as in first place. |
How to use it
"First place" in a competition is 一位 (ichii).
"At my place" is usually うちで (uchi de).
Example sentences
- 会議の場所はどこですか。Kaigi no basho wa doko desu ka.Where is the meeting being held?
- 静かな所で話しましょう。Shizuka na tokoro de hanashimashō.Let's talk somewhere quiet.
- 荷物はここに置いてください。Nimotsu wa koko ni oite kudasai.Please place your bags here.
- マラソンで三位になりました。Marason de san'i ni narimashita.I came in third place in the marathon.
- いい場所を知っています。Ii basho o shitte imasu.I know a good place.
- うちで食事をしませんか。Uchi de shokuji o shimasen ka.Would you like to have dinner at my place?
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is the difference between 場所 and 所?
場所 (basho) is a location or site. 所 (tokoro) is a place or spot, often with a description: 静かな所 (a quiet place).
How do you say "first place" in Japanese?
Say 一位 (ichii). Second place is 二位 (nii).
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