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処
処 (readings: しょ, ところ; Japanese kanji) means “to handle / place”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 処理 (processing).
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ごみを処理する。
ごみをしょりする。I dispose of the trash.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 処 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to handle / place |
| Readings | しょ, ところ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 処理 (processing) |
How to read 処
処 is read しょ or ところ depending on the word.
Words with 処
- 処理しょりxử lý
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Updated: 2026-08-09