noun
general store; variety shop; sundries store
A shop that sells a wide range of everyday household items, similar to a general store or variety store. Often used for small local shops rather than large chains.
See also: 雑貨店
駅前の雑貨屋で文房具を買った。
I bought stationery at the general store in front of the station.
この町には小さな雑貨屋が何軒もある。
There are several small sundries shops in this town.
Compound of 雑貨 (zakka, 'miscellaneous goods') and 屋 (ya, 'shop').