Japanese

Meaning: place; spot; scene; occasion; situation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

彼はその場に居合わせた。
He happened to be at the scene.
彼は自分の責任を曖昧にしたまま、その場を立ち去った。
He left the place while keeping his responsibility vague.
彼女は何も言わずにその場を立ち去った。
She left the place without saying a word.
彼は笑ってその場をごまかした。
He laughed it off to gloss over the situation.
彼の言い訳は、もうこの場では通用しない。
His excuses are no longer accepted here.

Usage Notes

Refers to a physical location, a situation/atmosphere, or a scene in a play.

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