店みせ構がまえ

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Freq.FrequencyTop 100,000

Meanings

1

store's appearance; shop front

Refers to the outward look of a shop, especially its facade, signage, and overall impression from the street.

いる

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That shop has such an impressive storefront that it takes a little courage to go in.

小ちいさな店みせ構がまえだが、味あじは一いち流りゅうだ。

It has a modest shop front, but the food is top-notch.

外がい観かん
外観 is a general term for outward appearance of any building, while 店構え specifically refers to the appearance of a shop or store.
店みせ先さき
店先 refers to the area in front of a shop or the shop's entrance, whereas 店構え focuses on the overall look and design of the storefront.

Compound of 店 (みせ, 'shop') and 構え (がまえ, 'structure, appearance'). The reading みせがまえ is a straightforward combination of the two components.