English–Japanese
“shopkeeper” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitenshu
Example
毎朝、店主は店を開けます。mai asa ten shu wa mise o a ke ma su
The shopkeeper opens the shop every morning.
How to say “shopkeeper” in Japanese
“Shopkeeper” in Japanese is 店主 (tenshu).
Refers to the person in charge of a shop, including responsibility for its operation and management.
Example sentences with 店主
旅行者たちは店主から町の見どころを教えてもらいました。ryo kō sha ta chi wa ten shu ka ra machi no mi do ko ro o oshi e te mo ra i ma shi ta
The travelers learned about the town's attractions from the shopkeeper.
Tips for using 店主
- In English, shopkeeper commonly includes the idea of owning or managing a shop, while a person who only works there is more often called a shop assistant or clerk.