小売店(こうりてん)

Composed of 小売(こうり) (retail) + 店(てん) (shop/store). Refers to any store that sells directly to end consumers.

Common collocations

• 小売店(こうりてん)を営(いとな)む: to run a retail store
• 小売店(こうりてん)で販売(はんばい)する: to sell at a retail store
• 個人(こじん)小売店(こうりてん): independent retail shop
• 小売店(こうりてん)向(む)け: aimed at retail stores

Similar words

• 卸売店(おろしうりてん): wholesale store — sells in bulk to businesses rather than individual consumers
• 専門店(せんもんてん): specialty store — a retail store focused on a specific category
• 量販店(りょうはんてん): mass retailer — a large-scale store selling in high volume at low prices
• 商店(しょうてん): shop, store — a general term, often referring to smaller or traditional shops

Usage

Japan's retail landscape has shifted significantly, with many traditional 小売店(こうりてん) in 商店街(しょうてんがい) (shopping streets) giving way to convenience stores, large chain stores, and online shopping.