所

所 — place, extent

Learn the correct stroke order for 所 (place), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 38 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 8

On'yomi (音読み)ショsho

Kun'yomi (訓読み)ところtokoro、-ところtokoro、どころdokoro、とこtoko

Strokes8

Radical戶

Frequency#221

Meaningsplace, extent

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

所がところがeven so; however; stillconjunction

急所きゅうしょvital part (of the body); tender spot; weak pointnoun

近所きんじょneighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinitynoun

御所ごしょimperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc.noun

住所じゅうしょaddress (of a home, business, etc.); residence; domicilenoun

所轄しょかつjurisdictionnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 所 (place) is taught in grade 3 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 戶.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 所 is #221, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

所がところが — even so; however; still

急所きゅうしょ — vital part (of the body); tender spot; weak point

近所きんじょ — neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (戶)

戸door 戻re-房tassel 扇fan 扉front door

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 所 have?

The kanji 所 (place) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 所?

所 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 所 mean?

所 means: place, extent. On'yomi readings: ショ. Kun'yomi readings: ところ, -ところ, どころ, とこ.

What JLPT level is 所?

所 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.