～屋
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Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a shop or store selling that item. For example, 『本屋』 (honya, 'bookstore') from 『本』 (hon, 'book') + 『屋』 (ya, 'shop').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are walking through a neighborhood in Tokyo and discussing local shops they might visit.
～屋
～や
~ shop (suffix)
Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use
Memory Hook
Think of a shop as a 'ya' (や) where you can buy things. It sounds like 'yah!' — you shout 'yah!' when you find the perfect shop!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～屋』 (ya) is a common suffix for small, specialized shops, often family-run. Examples include 『本屋』 (honya, 'bookstore') and 『花屋』 (hanaya, 'flower shop'). These shops are integral to local neighborhoods.
Forms
Base: ～屋Suffix attached to nouns to indicate a shop or store selling that item. For example, 『本屋』 (honya, 'bookstore') from 『本』 (hon, 'book') + 『屋』 (ya, 'shop').