店

NOUN (1)

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store literal / shop informal / establishment formal / business conceptual / retail outlet formal / concept sentence untranslatable (The term '店' encompasses various types of retail spaces and might not translate directly into a specific term in ENGLISH.)

Synonyms 店舗 formal , 商店 formalcommon , ショップ informal

Antonyms 空き地

A general term for a commercial establishment where goods are sold or services are provided. This can refer to a wide variety of places, from a small shop or a large store selling various items, to specific types of businesses like a restaurant, cafe, or bakery. Due to its broadness, it may not always have a single direct equivalent in English, often requiring context to determine the most precise translation.

駅前に新しいパン屋さんが開店しました。 — A new bakery opened in front of the station.
この店はいつも混んでいます。 — This shop is always crowded.
あの店で素敵な本を見つけました。 — I found a wonderful book at that store.