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VocabJLPT N2

opening a new shop

NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. opening a new shop
2. opening a shop (for the day)

This word means the opening of a store or restaurant, referring to the moment or event when a new business begins operating or when a shop opens for the day. It is commonly used both for grand openings of new establishments and for daily business hours.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The shop smelled of fresh wood as the opening preparations were underway.

Sentence 2

My mom said "there's a new shop that opened in the station — let's check it out."

Sentence 3

Have you decided yet when you're planning to open?

Sentence 4

We opened earlier than expected — everyone on the team was so relieved!

Sentence 5

If the budget goes through, we can open a second location next fiscal year!