Japanese

その

そのば
Meaning: the place; on the spot; that time
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

そ
の
場

Example sentences

He gave an answer right then and there.
彼は渋い顔をして、その場を離れた。
He made a bitter face and left the place.
騒ぎが大きくなる前に、彼らはその場から退散した。
They dispersed from the scene before the commotion grew larger.
素晴らしい演技に、観客は全員その場に釘付けになった。
The audience was completely transfixed by the wonderful performance.
彼は威勢よく啖呵を切って、その場を立ち去った。
He spoke cuttingly and then left the place.

Usage Notes

Refers to the actual scene or the immediate moment. 'その場しのぎ' is a common phrase for 'stopgap'.

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