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.
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.
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.
Your place is over there.
He holds a high position in the company.