パーラー
Meanings
1
Refers to a comfortable room for receiving guests or relaxing, often in a hotel, mansion, or formal setting. The spelling 'parlour' is a British variant.
We had tea in the hotel parlor.
2
cafe; snack shop
In Japan, often used in the names of casual eateries or coffee shops, such as 'フルーツパーラー' (fruit parlor).
I had a light meal at the parlor in front of the station.
Usage patterns
- パーラーを経営するto run/manage a parlor (cafe)
She runs a fruit parlor near the station.
- パーラーでくつろぐto relax in a parlor/lounge
The guests were relaxing in the hotel's parlor.
- パーラーでパフェを食べるto eat a parfait at a cafe/parlor
In summer, I look forward to eating a cold parfait at a parlor.