Japanese · Daily Life
スーパー
suupaa
Supermarket
Beginnernoun
Definition
A shortened form of スーパーマーケット. Japanese supermarkets typically offer fresh food, prepared meals, and a wide variety of packaged goods at reasonable prices.
Example
スーパーで夕飯の材料を買いました。
I bought ingredients for dinner at the supermarket.
Etymology
'スーパー' (suupaa) is a loanword from English 'supermarket.' It reflects post-war consumer culture in Japan, emerging in the late 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'スーパー' (suupaa) is widely used in casual conversation and written contexts to refer to larger grocery stores and is understood across different regions in Japan.