- kissaten coffee shop, tearoom, coffee lounge, coffeehouse, cafe
Refers to a traditional, often retro Japanese-style coffee shop; distinct from modern cafes like Starbucks, typically independently owned.
駅前の喫茶店でモーニングを食べた。
Ekimae no kissaten de mōningu o tabeta.
I ate a morning set at the coffee shop in front of the station.
昔ながらの喫茶店でコーヒーを飲む。
Mukinagara no kissaten de kōhī o nomu.
I drink coffee at a traditional coffee shop.
⚖️ Sometimes confused with カフェ (kafe), but 喫茶店 often implies a more old-fashioned, quiet establishment, while カフェ is more modern and stylish.
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