This is the 8777th most frequent Japanese word.
本屋
Bookstore.
In this sentence, '本屋' means bookstore, representing a physical place where books are sold.
私は昨日本屋で小説を買いました。
I bought a novel at the bookstore yesterday.
Here, '本屋' refers to a specific bookstore in the town, focusing on its operational characteristics.
この町の本屋は営業時間が長いです。
The bookstore in this town has long opening hours.
In this example, '本屋' indicates a new store dedicated to selling books, emphasizing its establishment.