1.
fish shop; fishmonger
A shop specializing in selling fresh fish and seafood, or the person who runs such a shop.
魚屋で刺身を買った。
I bought sashimi at the fish shop.
駅前の魚屋はいつも新鮮な魚を置いている。
The fish shop in front of the station always has fresh fish.
商店街の魚屋は三代続く老舗だ。
The fish shop on the shopping street is a long-established store that has been in business for three generations.
Compound of 魚 (fish) + 屋 (shop/dealer).
The suffix ～屋 is used for many types of specialty shops and their proprietors:
- 肉屋 (butcher shop)
- 八百屋 (greengrocer)
- 花屋 (florist)
- 本屋 (bookshop)
Traditional 魚屋 are often found in 商店街 (shopping arcades) and at 市場 (markets). While supermarkets have replaced many independent fish shops, dedicated 魚屋 remain valued for their expertise in selecting and preparing fish.