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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 お店 is preferred.
新しい店舗がオープンした。
A new store opened.
全国に200店舗を展開している。
They operate 200 stores nationwide.
駅前の店舗は家賃が高いが、集客力は抜群だ。
Stores in front of the station have high rent, but their ability to attract customers is outstanding.
USAGE:
More formal than 店 or お店. Used in business writing, real estate listings, and corporate communications. Also used as a counter-like word: 200店舗 (200 stores). The distinction between 店舗 (physical store) and the more casual 店 is similar to English "premises/establishment" vs. "shop."
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 店舗数: number of stores
- 店舗を展開する: operate/expand stores
- 実店舗: physical store (vs. online)
- 店舗設計: store design