This is the 28th most frequent Japanese word.


Shop; store.


Here, '店 (みせ)' refers to a commercial establishment, commonly translated as 'shop' or 'store'.

この店はとても人気があります。

This shop is very popular.


In this context, '店' is used to denote the location where someone works, emphasizing its role as a workplace.

私は店でアルバイトをしています。

I work part-time at the shop.


In this sentence, '店' represents a newly established business or store.

新しい店がこの通りにオープンしました。

A new store opened on this street.