Japanese word

ストア

Pronunciation

Romajisutoa

Meaning

  • nounstore

Example

オンラインストアで本を買います。o n ra i n su to a de hon o ka i ma su

I buy books at an online store.

Illustration for ストア (store)

More examples

このブランドは公式ストアで商品を販売しています。ko no bu ra n do wa kō shiki su to a de shō hin o han bai shi te i ma su

This brand sells its products through its official store.

Core concept

Refers to a place where goods are offered for people to choose and buy.

Common phrases

  • オンラインストアo n ra i n su to a

    online store

  • 公式ストアkō shiki su to a

    official store

  • ストア限定su to a gen tei

    store exclusive

Similar words

店舗tenpo: A business location where goods or services are sold.
店mise: A place where goods or services are sold to customers.
販売店hanbaiten: A business authorized or set up to sell a particular product or brand.

Definition in Japanese

商品を並べて販売する店。shō hin o nara be te han bai su ru mise

Word origin

The noun ストア (sutoa, "store") entered Japanese from English store as a loanword for a retail business.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese, ストア (sutoa) can describe an online shop as well as a physical retail outlet, so the word is not limited to a building customers enter.

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