also: じょ
suffix, counter
counter for places
Attaches to numbers or quantity words to count offices, facilities, stations, and similar locations. Often used in formal or business contexts.
この駅には改札が三か所あります。
There are three ticket gates at this station.
新しい支店を二か所開設する予定です。
We plan to open two new branch offices.
Voiced reading じょ occurs in some compounds, but しょ is more common.
From the noun 所 (ところ, 'place'), used as a suffix and counter for locations.