家電量販店

• Reading: かでんりょうはんてん
• Romaji: kadenryouhanten
• Kanji breakdown: 家 (ka) — house; 電 (den) — electricity; 量 (ryou) — volume, quantity; 販 (han) — sell; 店 (ten) — store, shop
• Pronunciation: /ka.deɴ.ɾʲoː.haɴ.teɴ/

Meaning

Electronics retail store; volume-sales electronics retailer. A large store specializing in home appliances and electronics.

A compound noun referring to large-scale electronics retailers like Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, and Yamada Denki. These stores are iconic in Japanese urban landscapes, particularly in areas like Akihabara. The term breaks down as 家電 (kaden, home electronics) + 量販店 (ryouhanten, volume retailer). Known for wide selection, point-card systems, and aggressive price negotiation.

Examples

1. 新しい冷蔵庫を家電量販店で買った。 I bought a new refrigerator at an electronics store.
2. 駅前に大きな家電量販店がオープンした。 A big electronics retailer opened up in front of the station.
3. 家電量販店のポイントカードを使い忘れた。 I forgot to use my points card at the electronics store.

Usage Guide

Context: shopping, electronics, urban life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 家電 (kaden: 家 house + 電 electricity, i.e. home electronics) + 量販店 (ryouhanten: 量 volume + 販 sell + 店 store). A store that sells home electronics in large volume.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal