Lexical entry

スタンド

sutando

A stand or fixture; by extension, a counter, lamp, or station in some fixed phrases.

Objects & ToolsPure GairaigoAbbreviationSemantic ShiftSource uncertain

Meaning

A general borrowing used for several concrete meanings: a display stand, bleachers, a counter, an inkstand or lamp, and in some compounds a station or service point.

physical stand or support
service counter or fixed fixture
lamp or station in set expressions

Examples

Example Sentences

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フロアスタンド

A tall lamp designed to stand on the floor.

カウンター

A counter, a counting device, or a service counter; also used in sports and internet contexts.

スタンドマン

An employee at a gas station who provides service to customers.

Evidence and Provenance

Data source: JMdict_english
Revision: JMdict.2026-04-17
Review flags: ambiguous-sense
Active language: English