No. 136 in Japanese
場
"場" (ば) means "place," "scene," or "occasion."
In a sentence
その場で解決策を見つけた。
They found a solution on the spot.
Here, '場' refers to the specific place or situation where actions occur.
彼は新しい仕事の場を探している。
He is looking for a new job opportunity.
In this sentence, '場' is used metaphorically to mean a field or opportunity for work.
子供たちには遊ぶ場が必要だ。
Children need a play area.
Here, '場' signifies an actual physical space designated for playing.
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