English–Japanese
“opening for business” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaiten
Example
店は朝九時に開店します。mise wa asa ku ji ni kai ten shi ma su
The store opens for business at nine in the morning.
How to say “opening for business” in Japanese
“Opening for business” in Japanese is 開店 (kaiten).
Centers on a shop starting its business and receiving customers.
Example sentences with 開店
店員は開店前に店内を整えます。ten in wa kai ten mae ni ten nai o totono e ma su
The staff prepare the store before opening.
Tips for using 開店
- The phrase "grand opening" often names a promotional event, while 開店 (kaiten) refers more directly to the shop beginning to operate.