noun
place; point; part; spot; area; passage; portion
Only when written 箇所 / 個所
Refers to a specific location, section, or part of something, often in formal or written contexts. Used for physical spots, parts of a document, or abstract points.
報告書の修正が必要な箇所を指摘した。
I pointed out the parts of the report that need correction.
There are several dangerous spots on this road.
counter
counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
Used as a counter for locations, sections, or items in a list. Often follows a number or quantity expression.
この書類には三箇所の誤りがあった。
There were three errors in this document.
市内に数箇所の避難所が設置された。
Several evacuation shelters were set up in the city.
Small katakana ka variant; rare and mostly found in older or stylized writing.
Common alternative spelling, especially in news and everyday contexts.
Abbreviated form using the small ke character; widely seen in signs and informal writing.
Full-size katakana ke variant; uncommon and may be confused with other readings.
場所 is a general word for 'place' or 'location', while 箇所 emphasizes a specific point, part, or section, often in a more formal or analytical sense.
部分 means 'part' or 'portion' in a broad sense, whereas 箇所 is used for countable, discrete points or sections, especially in documents or physical inspections.
Compound of 箇 (ka, counter for items) and 所 (sho, place). The kanji 箇 is a variant of 個, both used as generic counters. The reading かしょ is a regular on'yomi combination.