1.
upscale shop or restaurant; luxury establishment
A shop, restaurant, or other establishment of high quality and price, catering to wealthy customers. Covers both food and retail contexts.
高級店でディナーを食べた。
I had dinner at an upscale restaurant.
銀座には高級店が立ち並んでいる。
Upscale shops line the streets of Ginza.
高級店とはいえ、サービスに見合う価値があるかどうかは別問題だ。
Even if it is an upscale establishment, whether it offers value for the service is a separate question.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 高級レストラン: high-end restaurant (more specific to dining)
- 老舗: long-established shop — emphasizes history and tradition rather than price or luxury
- デパート: department store — may contain high-end sections but is not itself a 高級店
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 高級店に行く: to go to an upscale establishment
- 高級和食店: high-end Japanese restaurant
- 高級ブランド店: luxury brand store