名店 (めいてん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
famous store; well-known shop
Refers to a shop or restaurant with a strong reputation, often long-established or highly regarded for quality.
inscription, signature (of artisan)
Similar words
- 老舗
老舗 emphasizes a long-established, traditional business, while 名店 focuses on fame and reputation, which may or may not come from age.
- 有名店
有名店 is a more straightforward 'famous shop' without the nuance of established quality that 名店 often carries.
Etymology
Compound of 名 (famous) and 店 (shop). The reading めいてん follows standard on'yomi.
