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Pronunciation / Transliteration: basho
"ここは素晴らしい場所です。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A particular position or point in space.
"She found a quiet place to read her book." - 2
A location or area, often defined by its use or significance.
"This park is a popular place for families to gather."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'place' originates from the Latin 'platea', meaning 'broad way' or 'street', which evolved through Old French 'place' in the Middle Ages, referring to a location or position.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Place" is said worldwide
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Lieu
Transliteration: lyø
"C'est un beau lieu pour un pique-nique."
Ort
Transliteration: ɔʁt
"Das ist ein schöner Ort zum Entspannen."
Luogo
Transliteration: ˈlwɔɡo
"Questo è un bel luogo per una passeggiata."
Lugar
Transliteration: luˈɣaɾ
"Este es un buen lugar para descansar."
Lugar
Transliteration: luˈɡaʁ
"Este é um bom lugar para relaxar."
स्थान
Transliteration: sthaan
"यह एक अच्छा स्थान है।"
地方
Transliteration: dìfāng
"这是一个很好的地方。"
장소
Transliteration: jangso
"여기는 좋은 장소입니다."
場所
Transliteration: basho
"ここは素晴らしい場所です。"
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