place, spot, field

About this kanji

The kanji 「場」 primarily means 'place' or 'spot' and is often used as a noun. It can refer to physical locations or specific areas. For example, the compound 「場所」 (ばしょ) means 'place,' referring to a general location. Another useful compound is 「運動場」 (うんどうじょう), which means 'exercise area', commonly used in schools for physical activities. Additionally, 「会場」 (かいじょう) translates to 'venue,' often used when discussing event locations. This kanji is quite versatile, but it’s important to remember that it usually appears in a context where a particular space or area is being referenced.

Built from

Example sentences

• 公園で遊ぶ場所があります。

  There is a place to play in the park.

Meanings across languages

English

place, spot, field

Tiếng Việt

nơi, chỗ, địa điểm

日本語

場所, 場, 場所

한국어

장소

中文

地方

id

tempat

th

สถานที่

es

lugar

fr

lieu

de

Platz

pt

lugar

Common compounds

• 場所ばしょplace, location
• 野場のばfield, open space
• 運動場うんどうじょうexercise area, playground
• 会場かいじょうvenue, place for a meeting