呉服屋

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 呉服屋, read ごふくや, means a shop selling kimono, fabric for kimono, and related goods.
• Basic usage: It is used when choosing a kimono for a celebration or discussing fabric displayed at the shop.
  • 祖母と呉服屋へ行き、祝いの日に着る着物を選んだ。

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Main clothing type compared with 洋服店
  • 呉服屋 centers on kimono and their fabrics, while 洋服店 centers on Western-style clothing.