JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
場 — location
- Reading
- ジョウ・チョウ・ば
- Meaning
- location; place
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
場 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・チョウ・ば and it means location; 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.
場 appears in everyday japanese words such as 場 (place), 式場 (ceremonial hall) and 役場 (town hall).
Japanese words containing 場
Frequently asked questions
What does 場 mean in Japanese?
場 means location; place in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 場 read?
場 is read ジョウ・チョウ・ば. Reading it inside real words — 場 and 式場 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 場 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 場 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 場 in a word?
A common word containing 場 is 場 (ば) — "place". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 場 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 場 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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