JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
処 — dispose
- Reading
- ショ・ところ・\~こ・お.る
- Meaning
- dispose; manage; deal with; sentence; condemn; act; behave; place
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
処 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ショ・ところ・\~こ・お.る and it means dispose; manage; deal with; sentence; condemn; act; behave; place. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
処 appears in everyday japanese words such as 何処 (where), 其処 (that place) and 処分 (disposal).
Japanese words containing 処
Frequently asked questions
What does 処 mean in Japanese?
処 means dispose; manage; deal with; sentence; condemn; act; behave; place in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 処 read?
処 is read ショ・ところ・\~こ・お.る. Reading it inside real words — 何処 and 其処 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 処 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 処 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 処 in a word?
A common word containing 処 is 何処 (どこ) — "where". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 処 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 処 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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