Lexical entry
キオスク
kiosuku
A small stand or shop, especially one in a station, mall, or public space.
Business & WorkPure GairaigoSource UncertainSource uncertain
Meaning
Refers to a compact retail point such as a kiosk, stall, or booth. In Japanese usage it often suggests a small shop or counter in a transit or commercial setting.
- small retail stand
- station or mall booth
- compact sales point
Examples
Example Sentences
駅のキオスクで朝刊を買いました。
I bought a morning newspaper at the station kiosk.
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喉が渇いたので、近くのキヨスクで飲み物を手に入れた。
I was thirsty, so I got a drink at a nearby kiosk.
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プラットホームにあるキオスクはいつも混雑している。
The kiosk on the platform is always crowded.
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Evidence and Provenance
- Data source
- JMdict_english
- Revision
- JMdict.2026-04-17
- Review flags
- ambiguous-sense
- Active language
- English