処 means “deal with, dispose”

しょ · sho

Also: manage, sentence

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

ところ, おる

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

ショ

JLPT N3 · Taught in grade 6 · 5 strokes

The story

Walking feet (夂) coming to rest at a stool (几): stopping where you are and dealing with what is in front of you. 処理 is processing, 対処 is handling a problem, and 処分 is getting rid of something, or punishing someone.

Used in 処理 (shori, processing), 対処 (taisho, dealing with), and 処分 (shobun, disposal/punishment)

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