場ば所しょを取とる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

take up space; occupy space

Used for physical objects or people occupying room; often implies something is bulky or in the way.

See also: 場を取る

• このソファは場ば所しょを取とるので、狭せまい部屋へやには向むかない。

  This sofa takes up a lot of space, so it's not suitable for a small room.

• 荷に物もつが場ば所しょを取とって、机つくえの上うえに何なにも置おけない。

  The luggage is taking up space, so I can't put anything on the desk.