書店
Meanings
1
General term for a shop that sells books. Can refer to both independent bookstores and large chains.
I bought a magazine at the bookstore in front of the station.
This bookstore has a wide selection.
Usage patterns
- 書店で〈物〉を買うto buy something at a bookstore
I bought a study guide at the bookstore near the station.
- 書店に立ち寄るto stop by a bookstore
I stopped by a bookstore on my way home.
- 書店を営むto run a bookstore
My grandfather ran a bookstore in this town for many years.
- 〈場所〉の書店the bookstore in/at a particular place
All the bookstores in this town are small and have a warm atmosphere.