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home improvement store, hardware store
A large retail store selling DIY supplies, tools, gardening equipment, household goods, and building materials. A wasei-eigo term (Japanese-coined English) — not used in this sense in English.
Wasei-eigo
ホームセンター is a Japanese-coined English term. In English, the equivalent is "home improvement store" or "hardware store" (comparable to Home Depot or Lowe's in the US). The term "home center" is not standard English.
Cultural note
Major chains include カインズ, コメリ, コーナン, and ビバホーム. Japanese ホームセンター often have a broader range than Western hardware stores, including pet supplies, stationery, and seasonal items.
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Related Words
Related:
日曜大工 (DIY)