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所
tokoro, sho
Description
「所」は場所やところをあらわす言葉です。
"所" is a word that represents a place or location.
「事務所」のように、ほかの言葉といっしょになると「しょ」と読むことが多いです。
When combined with other words, like in "事務所," "所" is often read as "しょ."
Meanings
所tokoro
place, spot, location
静かな所で本を読みたい。
I want to read a book in a quiet place.
所tokoro
point, aspect, part (of something)
彼のいい所を教えてください。
Please tell me his good points.
所sho
place or facility (suffix in compounds)
駅の近くに市役所があります。
The city hall is near the station.
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Notes
- Reading
read "tokoro" alone, but often "sho/jo" in compounds like 事務所, 台所.
- Nuance
as a standalone noun, 所 is often written in kana ところ, especially for abstract 'aspect' senses.
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