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reading while standing (in a store)
The act of reading books, magazines, or manga at a bookstore or convenience store without purchasing them.
Usage
Can be used as a する verb: 立ち読みする. This practice is common in Japanese convenience stores and bookstores. Some stores now wrap magazines in plastic or post 立ち読み禁止 (no reading without buying) signs to discourage it.
Cultural note
While often tolerated, 立ち読み is generally considered somewhat inconsiderate. However, it remains a familiar scene in Japanese daily life, especially at convenience stores.