Translation and Meaning of: 書店 - shoten
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 書店 (shoten) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: shoten
Kana: しょてん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: bookstore
Meaning in English: bookshop
Definition: Store that sells books, magazines, etc.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (書店) shoten
書店 is a Japanese word meaning "bookstore". The first part of the word, 書 (sho), means "write" or "book", while the second part, 店 (ten), means "shop" or "establishment". The full etymology of the word goes back to the Edo period (1603-1868), when bookshops started to become more common in Japan. Before that, books were sold in markets or by street vendors. With the increase in demand for books, bookstores began to establish themselves as specialty book stores. The word 書店 was coined to describe these specialty book stores.How to Write in Japanese - (書店) shoten
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Synonyms and Similar - (書店) shoten
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
書籍店; 本屋; 書店舗; 本店; 本屋さん
Words containing: 書店
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Words with the same pronunciation: しょてん shoten
Example Sentences - (書店) shoten
Below are some example sentences:
私は書店で本を買いました。
Watashi wa shoten de hon o kaimashita
I bought a book at the bookstore.
I bought a book at a bookstore.
- 私 - Japanese personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は - topic particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 書店 - Japanese noun meaning "bookstore"
- で - particle that indicates the location where the action occurred
- 本 - Japanese noun meaning "book"
- を - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 買いました - Japanese verb meaning "bought" (past tense)
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "bookstore" é "(書店) shoten". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.