Translation guide
How to express 'one's place' in Japanese, covering physical location, home, seat, position in a group, and abstract role or standing.
Referring to the place where someone is located or can be found.
A natural pattern meaning 'the place where A is'. Use いる for animate beings.
彼のいる場所を教えてください。
Please tell me where he is.
Literally 'place where one is', often used for someone's whereabouts or a place where they belong.
彼の居場所がわからない。
I don't know his whereabouts.
Referring to someone's home or the place where they live.
Referring to a designated seat, spot, or area for a person.
General word for 'seat' or 'place' at a table, in a room, etc.
ここがあなたの席です。
This is your place.
More general 'place' or 'spot'. Can be used for a designated area.
あなたの場所はあそこです。
Your place is over there.
Referring to someone's standing, rank, or role within an organization or social group.
Refers to one's position, standpoint, or role in a situation. Often used for social or professional standing.
彼の立場を考えてください。
Please consider his position.
More formal, referring to social status or rank.
彼は会社で高い地位にいる。
He holds a high position in the company.
Referring to a place where one feels they belong, often emotionally or socially.
Also used for a place where one feels they belong, not just physical location.
ここが私の居場所だ。
This is my place (where I belong).
Literally 'one's own place', can imply a personal space or niche.
自分の場所を見つけたい。
I want to find my place.
The English phrase 'one's place' covers many concepts. Do not assume a single Japanese word fits all. Choose based on whether you mean physical location, home, seat, role, or sense of belonging.
I'll return to my place.