Translation guide
A person or shop that sells fish. In Japanese, this is usually expressed with specific terms for the shop or the seller, depending on context.
Referring to a store or stall that sells fresh fish.
The most common and general term for a fish shop or fishmonger's. Can refer to both the shop and the person running it.
A new fish shop opened in front of the station.
That fishmonger always sells fresh fish.
A more formal term for a fresh fish shop, often used in signage or business names.
A polite and friendly way to refer to a fish shop or the fishmonger, adding さん.
Referring to the person who sells fish, especially in a market or shop.
Referring to a market where fish is sold, often wholesale or large-scale.
魚屋 (さかなや) is versatile and can mean either the shop or the person selling fish. Add さん for politeness when addressing or referring to the person.
魚屋 is the everyday word for a fish shop. 鮮魚店 is more formal and often seen on signs or in business names. In casual conversation, 魚屋 is preferred.
I bought sashimi at the fresh fish shop in the shopping district.
I asked the fishmonger for a recommendation.
He runs a fish wholesale business in Tsukiji.
I had sushi for breakfast at Tsukiji.