Japanese word

ブース

Pronunciation

Romajibūsu

Meaning

  • nounbooth

Example

気になるブースに立ち寄ります。ki ni na ru bū su ni ta chi yo ri ma su

I stop by a booth that interests me.

Illustration for ブース (booth)

More examples

会場の入口に案内ブースがあります。kai jō no iri guchi ni an nai bū su ga a ri ma su

There is an information booth at the entrance to the venue.

Core concept

A booth is a defined space set aside for a particular display, activity, or service.

Common phrases

  • 展示ブースten ji bū su

    exhibition booth

  • ブースを設けるbū su o mō ke ru

    set up a booth

  • ブースに立ち寄るbū su ni ta chi yo ru

    stop by a booth

Similar words

小間koma: An allotted space for an exhibit or business at a fair or exhibition.
出店shutten: A temporary shop or stall established at an event or in a public place.

Definition in Japanese

展示会や催し物などで、商品を展示したりサービスを提供したりするために区切って設けた場所。ten ji kai ya moyō shi mono na do de shō hin o ten ji shi ta ri sā bi su o tei kyō shi ta ri su ru ta me ni ku gi tte mō ke ta ba sho

Word origin

The Japanese loanword ブース (būsu) comes from English booth, which traces back through Middle English bothe to Old Norse búð, meaning a temporary shelter or stall.

Usage tips

  • In English, booth also appears in familiar settings such as a phone booth, voting booth, and photo booth, where each space serves one specific purpose.

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