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場
On'yomi
ジョウ・チョウ
JOU / CHOU
Kun'yomi
ば
ba
location · place
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
場=
土昜
earth + 昜
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and sun. Land where sun shines.
Symbolism
Place, occasion, market. Represents stage for activities.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Cat relaxing
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
満場一致
まんじょういっち
unanimity; unanimous consent; unanimous agreement; unanimity
常在戦場
じょうざいせんじょう
always conducting oneself as though one were on a battlefield; being combat ready at all times (of a person); always conducting oneself as though one were on a battlefield
Proverbs & Idioms
場数を踏む
ばかずをふむ
To gain experience
To accumulate many experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 場 mean in Japanese?
場 means location, place.
How do you read 場?
On'yomi: ジョウ、チョウ (JOU, CHOU). Kun'yomi: ば (ba).
How many strokes does 場 have?
場 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 場 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 場 (location, place) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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