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Noun meaning a kind of field, ground, or place where activities happen. Often used in compound words to specify types of locations, e.g., 『運動場』 (undou jou, 'playground').
Theme
At a local park, User and their friend Ken are discussing potential spots for a weekend picnic.
場
じょう
field, ground, place
Locations & NavigationBuildings & Facilities
Memory Hook
Think of a 'field' where you play sports — it's a '場' (jou, 'field'), like a 'joe' (sounds like 'jou') running on the ground. 'Joe's field' → 場 (jou, 'field').
Cultural Note
『場』 (jou, 'field') is used in various contexts in Japan, such as sports fields (e.g., 『野球場』 yakyuu jou, 'baseball field'), event venues (e.g., 『会場』 kaijou, 'meeting place'), or natural grounds. It's a versatile term for places where activities occur.
Forms
Base: 場Noun meaning a kind of field, ground, or place where activities happen. Often used in compound words to specify types of locations, e.g., 『運動場』 (undou jou, 'playground').