魚屋
Meanings
1
fish shop; fishmonger; fish dealer
Refers to both the shop that sells fish and the person who runs it. Context usually makes the meaning clear.
I bought fresh sashimi at the fish shop in front of the station.
That fishmonger is always cheerful and gives me a little extra.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の魚屋で〈物〉を買うto buy something at the fish shop (in a certain place)
I bought some fresh fish at the fish shop nearby.
- 魚屋を営むto run a fish shop
My father runs a fish shop near the station.
- 〈人〉が魚屋になるfor someone to become a fishmonger
He says he wants to become a fishmonger in the future.