所
place · extent
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
戶 + axe
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of door and axe. Place where wood is cut with axe.
Symbolism
Place, ownership, office. Represents space and rights.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一所懸命
いっしょけんめい
very hard; with utmost effort; as hard as one can; very hard
適材適所
てきざいてきしょ
the right person in the right place; the right person in the right place
不労所得
ふろうしょとく
unearned income; investment income; passive income; unearned income
名所旧跡
めいしょきゅうせき
places of scenic beauty and historical interest; places of scenic beauty and historical interest
近所合壁
きんじょがっぺき
immediate neighborhood; immediate neighbourhood; immediate neighborhood
大所高所
たいしょこうしょ
broad perspective; broad view; broader point of view; broad perspective
一所不住
いっしょふじゅう
vagrant; transient lifestyle; vagrant
名所古跡
めいしょこせき
scenic sites and historic places; places of natural beauty and historic interest; scenic sites and historic places
Proverbs & Idioms
所変われば品変わる
ところかわればしなかわる
Different places, different customs
Things are named and treated differently in different places
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 所 mean in Japanese?
所 means place, extent.
How do you read 所?
On'yomi: ショ (SHO). Kun'yomi: ところ、-ところ、どころ、とこ (tokoro, tokoro, dokoro, toko).
How many strokes does 所 have?
所 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 戸 (door).
Is 所 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 所 (place, extent) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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