1.
storefront; in front of a shop; shop front area
The area directly in front of or at the entrance of a shop, including any outdoor display space.
店先に花が並んでいる。
Flowers are lined up in front of the shop.
店先で野菜を売っている。
They sell vegetables at the storefront.
雨が降ってきたので、店先の軒下で雨宿りした。
When it started raining, I took shelter under the eaves of a shop front.
Composed of 店 (shop) + 先 (front/ahead). Refers to the area immediately in front of or at the entrance of a shop, often where goods are displayed outdoors.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 店先に並べる: to display in front of a shop
- 店先で売る: to sell at the storefront
- 店先に立つ: to stand at the shop front
- 店先の看板: a sign at the shop front
USAGE:
Evokes a traditional or small-business atmosphere — fruit stands, flower shops, and local stores that display goods outside. Less commonly used for modern chain stores or malls.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 店頭: shop front, over the counter — more formal; often used in business/financial contexts (店頭販売, over-the-counter sales)
- 軒先: under the eaves — specifically the area under the roof overhang, not the full storefront