noun
General word for a physical place, position, or area. Used in everyday conversation.
待ち合わせの場所を決めましょう。
Let's decide on a meeting place.
ここはいい場所ですね。
This is a nice spot, isn't it?
noun
Refers to available space or room, often in a container, vehicle, or schedule. Common in phrases like 場所を取る (take up space) or 場所がない (there's no room).
この机は場所を取りすぎる。
This desk takes up too much space.
かばんに本を入れる場所がない。
There's no room in my bag for the book.
noun
sumo tournament
Sumo-specific term for a tournament or the venue where it is held. Often used in compounds like 本場所 (official tournament).
来月、大阪場所が始まります。
The Osaka sumo tournament starts next month.