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A café or coffee shop where customers can drink coffee, tea, and other beverages, often with light meals or snacks.
喫茶店でコーヒーを飲みながら本を読んだ。
I drank coffee and read a book at a café.
新しい喫茶店が駅前にオープンした。
A new café opened in front of the station.
The term is often used to refer to traditional Japanese-style cafés, though it can also describe Western-style coffee shops.
In Japan, 喫茶店 often serve as social spaces where people meet friends, study, or work, similar to Western cafés.
While 'カフェ' is more modern and international, '喫茶店' is still used, especially in contexts emphasizing tradition or nostalgia.
From 喫茶 (kissha, meaning 'drinking tea') + 店 (mise, meaning 'shop'). The term reflects the historical context of tea and coffee drinking establishments in Japan.
While 'カフェ' (kafe) is more commonly used today, '喫茶店' is still understood and may evoke a more traditional or nostalgic atmosphere.