long-established shop; old firm
Refers to a shop or business with a long history and trusted reputation. Often carries a nuance of prestige and reliability.
I visited a long-established Japanese sweets shop in Kyoto.
This long-established Japanese confectionery shop has been in business since the Edo period.
He is the third-generation owner of a long-established inn.
He continues to uphold the tradition of the long-established shop he inherited from his father.
This inn is known as a long-established establishment dating back to the Edo period.
I was shocked by the news that the long-established shop in front of the station is closing.
老舗 describes a shop with a long, trusted history, whereas 新興 describes a newly emerged business or industry without that track record.
long-established shop; old shop
Applies to each form listed below
Standard kanji spelling. The reading しにせ is a jukujikun (special kanji reading).
The reading しにせ is a jukujikun (special kanji reading) applied to the characters 老 (old) and 舗 (shop). The exact origin of the reading is uncertain, but it is deeply associated with the concept of a venerable, long-standing business.