(2 entries)
Alternative writings: , , , とこ
JLPT:N5
Frequency:
1

Place; spot; scene; a specific location or site.

NounAdverbSuffix

Examples

ここは静かな所だから、読書に向いている。

This is a quiet place, so it's suitable for reading.

事故が起こった所に警察が来ている。

The police have arrived at the scene of the accident.

いい写真が撮れる所を教えてください。

Please tell me a place where I can take good photos.

2

An address; a place where someone lives or can be reached.

NounSuffixUsually Kana

Examples

お手紙を送りたいので、あなたの所を教えてください。

I want to send a letter, so please tell me your address.

彼の所へ荷物を届けておいた。

I delivered the package to his place.

会社の所に郵便物を出しました。

I sent the mail to the company's address.

3

District; area; locality — a broader region or neighborhood.

NounSuffixUsually Kana

Examples

この所は夜になると人通りが少ない。

This area gets few passersby at night.

古い商店街が残る所に住んでいる。

I live in an area where an old shopping street remains.

危険な所には近づかないでください。

Please don't go near dangerous areas.

4

One's house; someone's place — used to refer to visiting or being at someone's home.

NounSuffixUsually Kana

Examples

明日、私の所に遊びに来ませんか?

Would you like to come over to my place tomorrow?

仕事が終わったら彼の所へ行くつもりだ。

I plan to go to his place after work.

両親の所に泊まってきた。

I stayed at my parents' place.

5

A point, aspect, or side — a facet of something (e.g., a good/bad point).

NounSuffixUsually Kana

Examples

彼のいい所は責任感が強いところだ。

His good point is that he has a strong sense of responsibility.

そのアイデアには改善すべき所がいくつかある。

There are several aspects of that idea that need improvement.

見る所によって評価が変わる。

Evaluation changes depending on the point of view.

6

A passage or part in a text; a specific section or excerpt.

NounSuffixUsually Kana

Examples

その所の訳し方が難しかった。

That passage was difficult to translate.

論文の重要な所を引用する。

I will quote an important part of the paper.

本の最後の所で涙が出た。

I cried at the last part of the book.

7

Space; room — an area or spot where something can be placed or someone can fit.

NounSuffixUsually Kana

Examples

この棚には飾る所がない。

There’s no room on this shelf for decorations.

荷物を置く所を探してください。

Please find a place to put the luggage.

車を停める所を見つけた。

I found a spot to park the car.

8

A thing or matter — refers to an issue or affair (somewhat formal/neutral).

NounSuffixUsually Kana

Examples

その所は私が責任を取ります。

I will take responsibility for that matter.

手続きの所はもう済みましたか?

Have the procedural matters been completed?

報告書の重要な所をまとめてください。

Please summarize the important points of the report.

9

Grammar: used after a verb's past form to indicate 'whereupon' or 'as a result' (e.g., 'having done X, Y happened').

NounUsually Kana

Examples

家に帰ったところ、誰もいなかった。

When I returned home, no one was there.

鍵を開けたところ、中に人がいた。

When I opened the door, there was someone inside.

電話をかけたところ、ちょうど席を外していた。

I called and (as it turned out) they had just stepped out.

10

Grammar: used after a verb's dictionary form to mean 'about to' or 'on the verge of' doing something (e.g., 'I'm just about to...').

NounUsually Kana

Examples

今から出かけるところです。少し待ってください。

I'm about to go out now. Please wait a moment.

ちょうど料理を始めるところだった。

I was just about to start cooking.

授業はこれから始まるところだ。

The class is about to begin.

11

Grammar: used with the progressive or related forms to indicate being in the middle of doing something or having just finished (e.g., 'be doing' or 'have just done').

NounUsually Kana

Examples

今食事をしているところだから、後で電話してくれる?

I'm in the middle of eating right now, so could you call later?

彼はちょうど仕事を終えたところだ。

He has just finished his work.

話しているところを邪魔してはいけない。

You must not interrupt someone who is in the middle of speaking.

12

Used after a quantity to mean 'approximately' or 'about' (e.g., 'around ~').

NounUsually Kana

Examples

準備には二、三日が所かかります。

Preparation will take about two or three days.

会議は一時間が所で終わるだろう。

The meeting will probably finish in about an hour.

到着は午後二時が所になる見込みです。

Arrival is expected to be around 2 p.m.

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