- 場所 — place / location
- 住所 — address
- 台所 — kitchen
- 近所 — neighborhood
- 名所 — famous place
- 所長 — director / head of an office
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- 役所 — government office
- 急所 — vital point / weak spot
- 長所 — strong point / merit
- 便所 — toilet
- 所持 — possession
- 所用 — business / engagement
所 combines 戸 (door) with 斤 (axe) — suggesting a place where something is done or cut. It evolved to mean “location” or “facility” and appears in many words referring to places, roles, or administrative offices.
