Translation of Japanese word "店" to English
店
みせ
[mise]
IPA: /mise/
Meaning
NounA place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.
How to use
店 (mise) — 'store / shop'. お店 (omise) — store (polite). 〜屋 (〜ya) — suffix for shops: 本屋 (honya) — bookstore, パン屋 (panya) — bakery.
🇬🇧 English
store / shop
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 店
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みせ
Romaji Transcription: mise
Example Sentences
店にいきます。
みせ に いき ます
I'm going to the store.
店が開いていますか。
みせ が あい て います か
Is the store open?
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Common phrases
- お店に入る— to enter a store
- 本屋 / パン屋— bookstore / bakery
Frequency rank: #85 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "店" mean?▼
The Japanese word "店" means "store / shop" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "店"?▼
The word "店" is read as "みせ" (mise). 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 facility that sells goods.".
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