場
ba, jou
Description
「場」は、何かが行われる場所や、その場の空気・状況を表す言葉です。
"場" is a word that represents a place where something happens or the atmosphere/situation at that place.
「工場」や「会場」のように、ほかの言葉と一緒に「じょう」と読むこともよくあります。
"場" is often read as "じょう" when combined with other words like "工場" or "会場".
Meanings
場ba
place; spot; scene where something happens
みんなが集まる場を作りたい。
I want to create a place where everyone can gather.
場ba
situation; the mood or atmosphere of a moment
その場の空気を読んで話した。
I spoke while reading the atmosphere of the place.
場jou
venue; site (used in compounds)
駐車場は建物の裏にあります。
The parking lot is behind the building.
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Notes
- Reading
場 is 'ba' alone, but often 'jou' in compounds like 工場, 会場, 駐車場.
- Nuance
beyond physical place, 場 also names the mood or moment, as in その場, 場を盛り上げる.
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