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No. 985 in Japanese

本店

Main store.

In a sentence

  • 本店は東京にあります。

    The main store is located in Tokyo.

    Here, '本店' means 'main store' and indicates the primary branch of a chain of stores or businesses.

  • このクーポンは本店でのみ使用できます。

    This coupon can only be used at the main store.

    In this context, '本店' emphasizes the specific location where the coupon is valid, distinguishing it from other branches.

  • 私はよく本店で新製品を試しています。

    I often try out new products at the main store.

    Here, '本店' implies the speaker's preference or routine of visiting this specific store for certain activities, highlighting its central or primary nature.

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