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restaurant; eatery; food-and-drink establishment
A general term for any business that serves food and beverages to customers. Encompasses restaurants, cafes, bars, and similar establishments. Composed of 飲食 (eating and drinking) + 店 (shop).
この通りには飲食店が多い。
There are many restaurants on this street.
駅前に新しい飲食店がオープンした。
A new eatery opened in front of the station.
飲食店を経営するには衛生管理が欠かせない。
Hygiene management is essential for running a food-and-drink establishment.
USAGE:
飲食店 is a broad, somewhat formal term covering any establishment that serves food and drinks. It is commonly used in official, business, and news contexts rather than casual conversation.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 飲食店を経営する (to run a restaurant)
- 飲食店営業 (restaurant business)
- 飲食店街 (restaurant district)
SIMILAR WORDS:
レストラン is the common loanword for restaurant. 食堂 refers to a dining hall or casual eatery. 飲食店 is the broadest category and is often used in administrative or regulatory contexts.