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member store; affiliated shop; participating merchant
A store or business that has joined a particular network, franchise, or payment system. Commonly used for shops that accept specific credit cards, electronic money, or belong to a franchise chain.
この加盟店で使えます。
You can use it at this member store.
加盟店の一覧はウェブサイトで確認できる。
You can check the list of participating stores on the website.
このクレジットカードは全国の加盟店で利用できる。
This credit card can be used at affiliated shops throughout the country.
Composed of 加盟 (joining, affiliation) and 店 (shop, store). Very commonly seen in everyday life in Japan on signs and websites for credit card networks, point card systems, and franchise businesses.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 加盟店一覧: list of member stores
- 加盟店で利用する: to use at a member store
- 加盟店になる: to become a member store
- 加盟店手数料: merchant processing fee
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 提携店: partner store — a store that cooperates with another business through a specific agreement
- 直営店: directly managed store — a store operated directly by the parent company, not a franchise
- フランチャイズ店: franchise store — specifically a franchised outlet