Japanese Conversation · Level 24
90 words
Japanese word
ショップ
Pronunciation
Romajishoppu
Meaning
- nounshop
Example
駅の近くにショップがあります。eki no chika ku ni sho ppu ga a ri ma su
There is a shop near the station.
More examples
旅行のお土産をショップで買いました。ryo kō no o miyage o sho ppu de ka i ma shi ta
I bought a souvenir at a shop.
Core concept
Describes a place where people visit to look for and purchase goods, often as a small or specialized business.
Common phrases
ショップに行くsho ppu ni i ku
go to a shop
ショップで買うsho ppu de ka u
buy at a shop
オンラインショップo n ra i n sho ppu
online shop
Similar words
店mise: A place that sells goods to people who come to buy them.
Definition in Japanese
商品を並べて売る店。shō hin o nara be te u ru mise
Word origin
The Japanese noun ショップ (shoppu) comes from English shop, ultimately related to Old English scoppa, "booth or stall."
Usage tips
- In British English, shop commonly means a small store, while American English often uses store for the same general idea.