売店(ばいてん)

売店(ばいてん) refers to a small shop or kiosk, typically found within larger facilities.

Etymology

売(ばい) (sell) + 店(てん) (shop) - literally "selling shop."

Usage

• 駅(えき)の売店(ばいてん): station kiosk
• 病院(びょういん)の売店(ばいてん): hospital shop
• 学校(がっこう)の売店(ばいてん): school store

CULTURAL NOTE (typical goods):

• 新聞(しんぶん)、雑誌(ざっし): newspapers, magazines
• 飲み物(のみもの)、お菓子(かし): drinks, snacks
• 弁当(べんとう): boxed lunches (at stations)

Similar words

Differs from 店(みせ) (general shop) or コンビニ (convenience store) in being smaller and typically located inside another facility.