Japanese Conversation · Level 70
75 words
Japanese word
喫茶店
Pronunciation
Romajikissaten
Meaning
- nouncafe
Example
喫茶店でコーヒーを飲みます。kis sa ten de kō hī o no mi ma su
I drink coffee at a cafe.
More examples
旅行中に小さな喫茶店を見つけました。ryo kō chū ni chii sa na kis sa ten o mi tsu ke ma shi ta
I found a small cafe while traveling.
Core concept
Refers to a place where people sit and enjoy drinks, often with light food and conversation.
Common phrases
喫茶店で話すkis sa ten de hana su
talk at a cafe
喫茶店を探すkis sa ten o saga su
look for a cafe
喫茶店に寄るkis sa ten ni yo ru
stop by a cafe
Similar words
カフェkafe: A place that serves drinks and light food in a modern or casual setting.
Definition in Japanese
コーヒーや茶などの飲み物を提供し、客が店内で飲食できる店。kō hī ya cha na do no no mi mono o tei kyō shi kyaku ga ten nai de in shoku de ki ru mise
Word origin
As a Sino-Japanese compound, 喫 (kitsu, "consume") + 茶 (cha, "tea") + 店 (ten, "shop") forms a word for a shop that serves tea and other drinks.
Usage tips
- Unlike the broad English word cafe, 喫茶店 (kissaten) often suggests a traditional Japanese coffee shop rather than a modern chain.