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authorized dealer; handling shop; retailer
A shop or store that is authorized to sell, service, or handle a particular product or brand. Commonly seen on signs and advertisements to indicate where specific products are available.
最寄りの取扱店を探す。
To look for the nearest authorized dealer.
この商品は全国の取扱店で購入できます。
This product can be purchased at authorized dealers nationwide.
ウェブサイトで取扱店の一覧を確認してから買いに行った。
I checked the list of retailers on the website before going to buy it.
正規取扱店でないと保証が受けられない場合がある。
In some cases, you cannot receive a warranty unless you buy from an authorized dealer.
Composed of 取扱 (handling, dealing) and 店 (shop, store). This is a very common term in Japanese retail, appearing on storefronts, product packaging, and brand websites to indicate officially authorized points of sale.
The word implies that the shop has an arrangement — formal or informal — with the manufacturer or brand to sell their products. Buying from a 取扱店 often ensures warranty coverage and authenticity.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 正規取扱店: official authorized dealer
- 取扱店一覧: list of authorized dealers
- 取扱店を検索する: to search for dealers
- 最寄りの取扱店: nearest authorized dealer
- 取扱店募集: seeking authorized retailers
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 販売店: sales outlet, retail shop — a general term for any shop that sells something; does not imply authorization
- 代理店: agency, agent — a business that acts on behalf of another company, often with broader authority than a 取扱店
- 特約店: exclusive dealer, franchise — a shop with a special contract, often implying a closer or exclusive relationship with the brand