Japanese dictionary
How to say "supermarket" in Japanese
スーパーすーぱー · sūpā
"Supermarket" in Japanese is スーパー (sūpā), short for スーパーマーケット.
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Ways to say "supermarket" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| スーパーすーぱー · sūpā | Supermarket. |
| スーパーマーケットすーぱーまーけっと · sūpāmāketto | Supermarket (full form). |
How to use it
Many supermarkets discount prepared food in the evening with 半額 (half price) stickers.
Bring your own bag, エコバッグ, since plastic bags cost extra.
Example sentences
- スーパーで買い物をしました。Sūpā de kaimono o shimashita.I went shopping at the supermarket.
- 近くにスーパーはありますか。Chikaku ni sūpā wa arimasu ka.Is there a supermarket nearby?
- 夜はお弁当が半額になります。Yoru wa o-bentō ga hangaku ni narimasu.In the evening, boxed lunches are half price.
- エコバッグを持っていきます。Eko baggu o motte ikimasu.I'll bring my reusable bag.
- このスーパーは夜十時まで開いています。Kono sūpā wa yoru jūji made aite imasu.This supermarket is open until 10 p.m.
- スーパーで野菜と肉を買いました。Sūpā de yasai to niku o kaimashita.I bought vegetables and meat at the supermarket.
Questions
What is エコバッグ?
エコバッグ (eko baggu) is a reusable shopping bag. Plastic bags at Japanese stores usually cost a few yen.
When are supermarket discounts in Japan?
Many supermarkets put discount stickers, like 半額 (half price), on prepared food in the evening.
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See Executive JapaneseExecutive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.