- 店 — shop / store
- 店舗 — store / premises
- 店員 — store clerk
- 売店 — kiosk / stall
- 開店 — opening of a shop
- 本店 — main branch / flagship store
店 combines 广 (a roof or shelter) with 占 (to occupy or hold), giving the idea of a designated place for goods and services. It’s one of the most common kanji in commerce and signage.
You’ll find 店 in countless words related to business operations, hospitality, and shopping in Japan.