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teahouse; tea stall; rest house
A traditional Japanese establishment that serves tea and simple refreshments, often found along old roads, at temples, shrines, and scenic spots. Historically, a roadside rest stop for travelers.
神社の前の茶屋で一休みした。
I took a break at the teahouse in front of the shrine.
峠の茶屋で抹茶と団子をいただいた。
I had matcha and dango at the teahouse on the mountain pass.
江戸時代には街道沿いに多くの茶屋があり、旅人の憩いの場だった。
In the Edo period, there were many teahouses along the highways that served as resting places for travelers.
A compound of 茶 (tea) and 屋 (shop, house). Refers to a traditional Japanese tea-serving establishment, distinct from modern cafes.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 峠の茶屋 (mountain-pass teahouse)
- 茶屋で休む (rest at a teahouse)
- 水茶屋 (simple tea stall serving water and tea)
Historically, 茶屋 ranged from simple roadside stalls to more elaborate establishments. In the pleasure quarters, 茶屋 also referred to houses that arranged meetings with geisha or courtesans (引手茶屋). Today, traditional 茶屋 survive mainly at tourist sites, temples, and historical districts like Kanazawa's Higashi Chaya district.