立ち飲み屋 (たちのみや) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
stand-up bar; standing-only drinking spot
A casual bar or izakaya-style place where customers drink while standing, often with counter space. Related to 立ち飲み (standing drinking).
See also: 立ち飲み
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I like to have a drink at a stand-up bar on my way home from work.
stand up, rise, set up
Similar words
- 立ち飲み
立ち飲み is the act of drinking while standing or a standing-drinking event; 立ち飲み屋 is the establishment itself.
- 居酒屋
居酒屋 is a general Japanese-style pub where customers usually sit; 立ち飲み屋 is a subtype where standing is the norm.
Etymology
Compound of 立ち (standing) + 飲み (drinking) + 屋 (shop).
