WORD DETAIL
売店
ばいてん
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
売店(ばいてん) combines selling売and shop店to name a small sales counter or shop within a larger facility. - Basic usage: It refers to a kiosk or concession stand at places such as stations and hospitals.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A facility kiosk rather than any store
売店usually operates as part of a larger venue, so it is narrower than a general word for a retail shop.

