Translation of Japanese word "コンビニ" to English
コンビニ
コンビニ
[konbini]
IPA: /konbini/
Meaning
NounA small retail store, often in a residential area, that carries a limited selection of items such as staples, junk food, and drugstore items, and which is open long hours for the convenience of shoppers.
How to use
コンビニ (konbini) — 'convenience store' (from English convenience store). Open 24/7 in Japan. コンビニ弁当 — convenience store bento box.
🇬🇧 English
convenience store
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: コンビニ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): コンビニ
Romaji Transcription: konbini
Example Sentences
コンビニでお菓子を買いました。
こんびに で おかし を かいました。
I bought candy at the convenience store.
コンビニは近くにあります。
こんびに は ちかく に あります。
The convenience store is nearby.
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Common phrases
- コンビニに寄る— stop by convenience store
- コンビニ弁当— convenience store bento
- 近くのコンビニ— nearby convenience store
Frequency rank: #499 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "コンビニ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "コンビニ" means "convenience store" in English.
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The word "コンビニ" is read as "コンビニ" (konbini). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A small store that operates 24 hours a day.".
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