noun
A physical or social place where something exists, happens, or can be done. Often overlaps with 場所, but 場 can sound more like a functional space or setting.
この部屋には荷物を置く場がない。
There is no space in this room to put the luggage.
子どもが安心して遊べる場を作りたい。
I want to create a place where children can play safely.
noun
An abstract arena or sphere of activity, discussion, work, or influence. Depending on context it may be translated as field, realm, discipline, or arena.
彼女は芸術の場で高く評価されている。
She is highly regarded in the field of art.
国際交渉の場で、その問題が取り上
noun
occasion; situation; the moment
Refers to the particular situation or occasion at hand. Very common in expressions such as その場で, 場に応じて, and 場をわきまえる.
See also: その場
詳しい日程はその場で決めましょう。
Let's decide the detailed schedule on the spot.
場に応じた言葉遣いを心がけてください。
Please try to use language appropriate to the situation.
noun
Used for a scene or division in a play, film, or similar staged or narrative work.
第二幕の最後の場で、主人公が真実を知る。
In the final scene of the second act, the protagonist learns the truth.
noun
trading session
Stock-market term for a trading session, especially as seen in compounds such as 前場 and 後場.
東京市場の前場で株価が大きく下がった。
Stock prices fell sharply in the morning session of the Tokyo market.
noun
playing field; table; card area
Card-game use for the shared field or table area where cards are laid out or played.
場に出ているカードを一枚選んでください。
Please choose one of the cards on the field.
noun
mahjong round; wind round
Mahjong term for a round identified by the prevailing wind, as in 東場 and 南場.
東場では親の連荘が続いた。
During the east round, the dealer kept winning and staying dealer.
南場に入ってから点差が一気
noun
Physics term for a field, as in electromagnetic field or quantum field. Often appears in compounds such as 電磁場 and 量子場.
この理論では、電磁場を量子化する。
In this theory, the electromagnetic field is quantized.
noun
field in Gestalt psychology
Psychology term, especially in Gestalt-related theory, for the surrounding field or structured situation in relation to behavior or perception.
ゲシュタルト心理学では、行動を場との関係で捉える。
In Gestalt psychology, behavior is understood in relation to the field.
The issue was taken up in the arena of international negotiations.
After the south round began, the point gap quickly narrowed.
The historical derivation of ば is uncertain here. The kanji 場 is conventionally associated with meanings such as place, arena, field, and setting.