商店
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Noun meaning a retail store or commercial business. It can refer to physical shops or business firms in general. Usage example: 『あの商店は古いです』 (ano shouten wa furui desu, 'That shop is old').
Theme
While shopping in a local neighborhood, User and their friend Aya talk about different types of businesses and their preferences.
商店
しょうてん
shop, business firm
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'shop' with a sign that says '商店' (shouten, 'shop'). Think of 'sho-ten' sounding like 'show ten' items for sale — a shop displays ten items to focus on business.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『商店』 (shouten, 'shop') often refers to small, family-owned retail stores or businesses, commonly found in local shopping streets called 『商店街』 (shoutengai, 'shopping district'). These shops are integral to community life and offer personalized service.
Forms
Base: 商店Noun meaning a retail store or commercial business. It can refer to physical shops or business firms in general. Usage example: 『あの商店は古いです』 (ano shouten wa furui desu, 'That shop is old').