ぞっき屋や

noun

remaindered book/magazine store

A shop that sells remaindered books or magazines, often at discounted prices. The term ぞっき refers to unsold or returned publications. Compare with 殺屋 (さつや), which may refer to a similar type of store.

See also: 殺屋

• 駅えき前まえのぞっき屋やで古ふるい雑ざっ誌しを安やすく買かった。

  I bought old magazines cheaply at the remaindered book store in front of the station.