商場

shōbā

What does "商場" mean in English?

shopping mall

週末に商場へ買い物に行きます

I go shopping at the mall on weekends

How to use "商場" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

general

A large commercial building or complex containing multiple shops and stores, typically with food courts and entertainment facilities

その商場には百貨店やレストランがたくさんあります

That mall has many department stores and restaurants

Often used interchangeably with 'ショッピングモール' (shopping mall) in modern Japanese

to get lost in a mall

商場の人出phrase

crowds in the mall

Pro Tip

Modern Usage

While '商場' is still understood, 'ショッピングモール' is more commonly used in everyday speech for modern shopping centers.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

In some older texts or formal contexts, '商場' may refer to traditional market areas rather than modern shopping malls.

Word Origin

From Chinese '商場' (shāngchǎng), meaning 'marketplace' or 'commercial area'

Usage Notes

While 'ショッピングモール' is more common in modern Japanese, '商場' is still used, especially in formal contexts or older texts. The term can also refer to traditional market areas in some contexts.

Word Breakdown

商

commerce, business

root

場

place, location

root

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