English–Japanese

“fruit and vegetable shop” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyaoya

Example

近所に八百屋があります。kin jo ni yaoya ga a ri ma su

There is a fruit and vegetable shop nearby.

Illustration for 八百屋 (fruit and vegetable shop)

How to say “fruit and vegetable shop” in Japanese

“Fruit and vegetable shop” in Japanese is 八百屋 (yaoya).

Centers on a local shop where people buy fresh fruits and vegetables for everyday meals.

Full entry for 八百屋: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 八百屋

朝、八百屋で旬の果物を買います。asa yaoya de shun no kudamono o ka i ma su

I buy seasonal fruit at a fruit and vegetable shop in the morning.

Tips for using 八百屋

  • 八百屋 (yaoya) usually suggests a small neighborhood produce shop, while a supermarket is generally larger and sells many other types of goods.

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