noun
hardware store; ironmonger
A shop that sells metal goods, tools, and household hardware. The term is neutral and commonly understood.
近所の金物屋で釘を買った。
I bought nails at the neighborhood hardware store.
あの金物屋は品揃えがいい。
That hardware store has a good selection.
Compound of 金物 (かなもの, 'metalware, hardware') and 屋 (や, 'shop, dealer').