1.
retail store; retail shop
A store that sells goods directly to individual consumers, as opposed to a wholesaler that sells in bulk to businesses.
駅前の小売店で買う。
To buy at a retail store in front of the station.
地元の小売店が大型スーパーに押されて減っている。
Local retail shops are declining under pressure from large supermarkets.
この商品はメーカーから小売店を通じて消費者に届けられる。
This product reaches consumers from the manufacturer through retail stores.
Composed of 小売 (retail) + 店 (shop/store). Refers to any store that sells directly to end consumers.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 小売店を営む: to run a retail store
- 小売店で販売する: to sell at a retail store
- 個人小売店: independent retail shop
- 小売店向け: aimed at retail stores
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 卸売店: wholesale store — sells in bulk to businesses rather than individual consumers
- 専門店: specialty store — a retail store focused on a specific category
- 量販店: mass retailer — a large-scale store selling in high volume at low prices
- 商店: shop, store — a general term, often referring to smaller or traditional shops
NOTE:
Japan's retail landscape has shifted significantly, with many traditional 小売店 in 商店街 (shopping streets) giving way to convenience stores, large chain stores, and online shopping.