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所
所 (readings: しょ, ところ; Japanese kanji) means “place”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 場所 (location).
What does 所 mean?
| Kanji | 所 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | place |
| Readings | しょ, ところ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 所
所 is read しょ or ところ depending on the word.
Example words with 所
| Example | 場所 (location) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14