Translation guide
The English word "store" can refer to a retail shop, a large quantity or supply of something, or the act of keeping something for future use. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
A place where goods are sold to the public.
General word for a shop or store. Can be used for most types of retail establishments.
That store is always crowded.
A new store opened in front of the station.
A shop or store, often used in compound words or formal contexts. Slightly more formal than 店.
Small stores line this street.
Loanword from English, often used in names of stores or in compound words like コンビニエンスストア.
That store is open 24 hours.
A store that sells a specific product, like a car dealership or electronics store. Literally 'sales store'.
We recommend purchasing from an authorized store.
A large amount of something kept for future use.
Refers to a store or reserve of something, often money, food, or energy. Implies something saved up.
He is building up a store of money for his retirement.
Inventory or stock in a business context. Refers to goods available for sale.
Storage or stockpiling, often for resources like food, water, or data. More formal and technical.
To put something away for later use.
To store or keep something safely. Commonly used for physical items.
Please store the documents in a locked place.
Store wine in a cool place.
To preserve or save, often used for data, food, or conditions. Implies maintaining the state.
Don't forget to store (save) the file.
To store up, accumulate, or lay in a supply. Often used for money, energy, or resources.
To put away or store in a designated place. Very common in daily life.
While 店 can refer to physical stores, for online stores it's more natural to use オンラインショップ or ネットショップ. 店 alone might imply a physical location.
You can buy this item at the online store.
保管 focuses on keeping something safe and secure, often for physical items. 保存 emphasizes preserving the state or quality, commonly used for data, food, or conditions. For example, you 保管 important documents but 保存 food in a fridge.
We need a store of food for emergencies.
That item is out of stock.
Please check the store of inventory.
Cloud storage is convenient for storing data.
Food can be stored in the freezer.
Store up firewood for the winter.
Please store it back in its original place after use.