(てんぽ)

てんぽ
noun
shop, store (formal)
formalbusinessbuildingwork
1. shop, store, business premises
A formal term for a retail shop or store, emphasizing the physical premises. Used in business, real estate, and official contexts rather than everyday conversation, where みせ or お(みせ) is preferred.
A new store opened.
They operate 200 stores nationwide.
Stores in front of the station have high rent, but their ability to attract customers is outstanding.

Usage

More formal than (みせ) or (みせ). Used in business writing, real estate listings, and corporate communications. Also used as a counter-like word: 200店舗(てんぽ) (200 stores). The distinction between 店舗(てんぽ) (physical store) and the more casual (みせ) is similar to English "premises/establishment" vs. "shop."

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