しょ
Meanings
Noun
1. place; location; spot; position
2. room; space
3. basho; wrestling tournament
Kanji used
location
place
Pitch accent
しょ
Top 200
Composed of
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
counter for places
Used in vocabulary (42 in total)
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
cache; place to hide something
Examples (160 in total)
I love this place!
I'll be waiting for you at the usual place.
Please tell me your location.
Let's talk somewhere else.
I'm afraid of the dark.
Put it back where it was.
The wrong time, the wrong place.
This is a nice place, don't you think?
Could you please make room for me?
It's a very relaxing place.
Let's meet at the usual place.
Is there somewhere we can talk?
This place isn't so bad.
I looked for a place in which to sleep.
Just go back to where you came from.
Are you still living in the same place?
Is there any place special you want to go?
I remember that place.
This place has everything.
This is a pretty amazing place.
They live in a beautiful area.
The place is convenient for swimming.
Is there some place I can lie down?
Keep the money in a safe place.
I'd like to live in a warmer climate.
I hate this kind of place.
Is there any place you recommend?
The jewel was found in an unlikely place.
This is the perfect place for an ambush.
Let's keep public places clean.
We met at the designated spot.
The date and place of the meeting have been fixed.
Smoking is forbidden in this area.
Show me where Puerto Rico is on the map.
This is believed to be the place where he died.
Please tell me where I can read a book.
I don't like this place.
The place is easy to reach from here.
There were monsters in that place the whole time.
This is the place where the battle took place.
It is easy to make friends even in the new places.
This used to be a pretty quiet place.
Don't let your children go to dangerous places.
You ought not to go to such a place.
There are a lot of beautiful places in Japan.
This is the place where the incident happened.
I always hated this place.
Everyone loves that place.
Where is the most beautiful place in the world?
I've been to neither of those places.
I dislike living in such a noisy place.
The place is at its best in spring.
She doesn't want to live there ever again.
I hope you're in a safe place.
There is no more room for a TV set.
There is enough room for us to play.
This is the place where the accident was.
I bought this ring at a certain place.
You know many interesting places, don't you?
They were looking for a place at which they could pitch the tent.
Different languages are used in different places in the world.
I'm sick of eating at the same place every day.
Please remove your mask in hot places.
Is there a place in Europe you want to go to?
They had trouble finding the place.
He looked for a place in which to sleep.
This desk takes up too much room.
We met at a certain place in the city.
This is where the concert took place the other day.
This is a place where animals are buried.
He had no difficulty in finding the place.
Cities are exciting places, but also stressful.
The beach is an ideal place for children to play.
I know the perfect place for our party.
Here is where I spent my childhood.
Empty cans were scattered about the place.
Mars is a promising place where we may be able to live.
They decided on the date and location of their wedding.
Lake Biwa could be seen from where we were standing.
The trouble is that I can't remember where I parked the car.
Can I use this area to raise vegetables?
The place is very much built up now.
The place where he lives is far from town.
This is the unforgettable place where we met each other for the first time.
He lives in this lonely place by himself.
A quiet place to sit and rest would be nice.
I don't know the exact place where I was born.
I can see the tower from where I stand.
You can't be at two places at once.
That place is certainly worth seeing.
Kyoto has many places to see.
There's a good restaurant not too far from here.
This place is worth visiting twice.
The studio is very small, with no place to hide.
They bought a site with lovely views of the ocean.
Put the book back in the same place where you found it.
Do you know a good place to have lunch?
Our guide misinformed us about the location of the hotel.
I never expected to meet Tom in a place like that.
He went straight to a place where good food was served.
Is there someplace around here that can fix a flat tire?
We will someday make the world a better place.
This is maybe not the place I'm looking for.
To us, school was a place to get away from as soon as possible.
Are there any good places to play golf around here?
I often think about the place where I met you.
A pub is a popular gathering place in which to drink beer.
The peak of Mt. Everest is the highest place in the world.
Marie does not know exactly where she was born.
I didn't know that he was there.
What room in your house do you spend the most time in?
I never expected to meet her in a place like that.
I told him not to go to the place alone.
School is where we spend most of our time every day.
I want change. I hate being in one place for too long.
A party is a good place to make friends with other people.
If it weren't for music, the world would be a boring place.
I often think of the place where we met each other.
That place is worth visiting at least once.
When I was asked by an old man where the church was, I pointed it out.
I never expected to meet her in a place like this.
We calculated that we could reach the place within two weeks.
It isn't necessary to make a decision now about where we'll meet.
I never thought bees would build a hive in a place like that.
Can you show me where Tom Jackson's office is?
Store in a cool place, away from direct sunlight.
However, the amount of wind available varies with the location and the season of the year.
Los Angeles is one of the places that I'd like to visit.
When you finish reading that book, put it back where you found it.
I thought it was a mistake to tell Tom where we buried the treasure.
The place was alive with creative young people.
I would appreciate it if you could book a room at a convenient location for visiting your office.
I don't like both of you going to such a place.
I can't make a decision on the spot. I'll have to talk to my boss first.
You must have been surprised to meet me in such a place the other day.
He worked very hard to raise his family in the new place.
Whoever visits the place admires its beautiful scenery.
I still believe the Internet is not a place for children.
The track club was the only place where I could be myself.
We moved our bags to make room for the elderly lady to sit down.
Harajuku is one of the hottest places in Tokyo.
The only place Tom has ever wanted to live is Boston.
I managed to find a parking place right in front of the building.
The scene was a tiny mountain village in a remote section of West Virginia.
During the colonial period, the place was rather exclusionary, admitting only foreign residents.
If you'd prefer a room closer to the Convention Center, please let us know.
Medicine containers should be kept out of reach of children.
If a tree dies, plant another in its place.
From the viewpoint of health, Tokyo is not such a good place to live.
There are many rest stops along the freeway for the convenience of travelers.
Greenwich Village is a place which especially attracts the young.
I live 10 kilometers from the sea.
Maruyama Park is a place where a lot of people gather.
Step forward and make room for others.
The town is 3 miles from the place.
That bar is one of his favorite haunts.
It was in 1980 that John was shot at this spot.
You found me where no one else was looking.
I can see why you like this place so much.
Whether we find a joke funny or not largely depends on where we have been brought up.