(ばしょ)

ばしょ
noun
place, location
1. place, location, spot
A particular position or area. Can refer to physical locations or more abstract positions.
この場所(ばしょ)どこです
Where is this place?
I want to study in a quiet place.
I know this place.
There's a good spot in front of the station.
I'm looking for a place to take photos. A beautiful place would be nice.

場所(ばしょ) means a specific place, location, or spot.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 場所(ばしょ)(さが)す: to look for a place
  • 場所(ばしょ)()る: to take up space
  • 場所(ばしょ)()める: to decide on a place
  • 〜する場所(ばしょ): a place to do ~
  • いい場所(ばしょ): a good spot

RELATED EXPRESSIONS:

  • ()()わせ場所(ばしょ): meeting place
  • 集合(しゅうごう)場所(ばしょ): assembly point
  • 駐車(ちゅうしゃ)場所(ばしょ): parking spot

CONTRAST WITH (ところ):
場所(ばしょ) refers specifically to physical locations.
(ところ) is more versatile and can mean 'aspect,' 'point,' or be used in grammar patterns like 〜ところだ.