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On'yomi
テン
TEN
Kun'yomi
みせ・たな
mise / tana

store · shop

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#378
Radical广dotted cliff(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

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广

cliff + 占

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of '广' (building) and '占' (occupy). Place for doing business.

Symbolism

Commerce, service, community. Symbolizes Japanese shopping district culture.

Anime & Manga

異世界食堂

Restaurant to Another World(2013)

anime/manga

Story of a 'restaurant' connected to another world.

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Games

レコセルマニア

Recettear(2007)

PC

Developer: EasyGameStation

Simulation managing an item 'shop.'

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

店を畳む

みせをたたむ

Close up shop; End a business venture

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 店 mean in Japanese?

店 means store, shop.

How do you read 店?

On'yomi: テン (TEN). Kun'yomi: みせ、たな (mise, tana).

How many strokes does 店 have?

店 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).

Is 店 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 店 (store, shop) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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