This is the 2066th most frequent Japanese word.
処
"処" (しょ) means "place," "deal with," or "manage," depending on context.
In this sentence, "処" is used to represent 'these days' or 'this time', showcasing its idiomatic use for a temporal context.
この処、忙しいですね。
These days, you seem busy.
Here, "処" refers to 'situation' or 'part', indicating a particular challenge or issue being addressed.
難しい処を助けていただきありがとうございます。
Thank you for helping me with the difficult situation.
In this usage, "処" denotes 'place' or 'location', emphasizing a physical or literal setting.