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拘置所

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 拘置所

うちしょ
Noun
Freq #38731
1

prison; detention house; detention center; jail

Examples
ついに反逆者は捕らえられ、拘置所に入れられた。
The rebel was ultimately captured and confined to jail.

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 1336
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

arrest
seize
concerned
adhere to
despite

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かか.わる
13 strokes
Frequency: 277
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

placement
put
set
deposit
leave behind
keep
employ
pawn

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.く
-お.き
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おき
おけ
8 strokes
Frequency: 221
JLPT N3
Grade 3

Meanings

place
extent

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ところ
-ところ
どころ
とこ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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