Japanese Conversation · Level 53
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Japanese word
商店
Pronunciation
Romajishōten
Meaning
- nounshop
Example
あの商店は駅の近くです。a no shō ten wa eki no chika ku de su
That shop is near the station.
More examples
駅前の商店でパンを買いました。eki mae no shō ten de pa n o ka i ma shi ta
I bought bread at a shop in front of the station.
Core concept
Describes a place that conducts business by selling goods directly to customers.
Common phrases
商店を営むshō ten o itona mu
run a shop
商店を開くshō ten o hira ku
open a shop
Similar words
店mise: A business place where customers can buy goods or services.
Definition in Japanese
品物を販売する店。shina mono o han bai su ru mise
Word origin
商店 (shōten) is formed from 商 (shō, "commerce") and 店 (ten, "shop"), both read with their Chinese-derived readings.
Usage tips
- In everyday Japanese, 商店街 (shōtengai) refers to a shopping street where many independent stores operate together.