所: the kanji for place
所 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means place. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
所 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
所 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショ (sho)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 場所ばしょ · basho | place |
| 住所じゅうしょ · jūsho | address |
| 台所だいどころ · daidokoro | kitchen |
ところ (tokoro)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 所ところ · tokoro | place |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 待ち合わせの場所を決めましょう。Machiawase no basho o kimemashō.Let's decide on a meeting place.
- こちらに住所を書いてください。Kochira ni jūsho o kaite kudasai.Please write your address here.
- 母は台所で料理をしている。Haha wa daidokoro de ryōri o shite iru.My mother is cooking in the kitchen.
- いい所を見つけました。Ii tokoro o mitsukemashita.I found a good place.
- この場所は静かで好きです。Kono basho wa shizuka de suki desu.I like this place because it's quiet.
Questions about 所
How many strokes does 所 have?
所 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 所?
The on readings are sho (ショ). The kun readings are tokoro (ところ).
What JLPT level is 所?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 所
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.