ダイソー
daisō
ダイソー (daisō) is the Japanese name for Daiso, a variety store chain that sells a wide range of inexpensive household goods.
The term refers to the specific Japanese retail chain that specializes in affordable miscellaneous items and household necessities.
How do you pronounce it?
daisō
Did you know?
- While 'daiso' is a proper noun for the brand, the word 'daisō' (大層) exists as an unrelated adjective in Japanese meaning 'extraordinary' or 'extremely'.
- In Japanese retail culture, the items found in ダイソー are often categorized under the concept of zakka (雑貨), a term for miscellaneous goods that add charm to daily life.
- Despite the '100 yen' association, ダイソー stores now sell items at various price points like 200 or 300 yen, though they are still called '100 yen shops'.
Examples in context
- あの商品はダイソーで購入しました。I bought that product at Daiso.
- ダイソーで洗剤を買いました。Daisō de senzai o kaimashita.I bought detergent at Daiso.
- ダイソーはとても便利です。Daisō wa totemo benri desu.Daiso is very convenient.
- 近くのダイソーへ行きましょう。Chikaku no Daisō e ikimashō.Let's go to the nearby Daiso.
Example conversation
Two friends are planning their shopping trip.
- 健太 Kenta何か足りないものはある？Nanika tarinai mono wa aru?Is there anything else we need?
- 美咲 Misakiダイソーでキッチン用品を買いたいな。Daisō de kitchin yōhin o kaitai na.I want to buy kitchenware at Daiso.
- 健太 Kentaいいよ、美咲。あそこなら安いよ。Ii yo, Misaki. Asoko nara yasui yo.Okay, Misaki. It's cheap there.
- 美咲 Misaki健太、ありがとう！Kenta, arigatō!Thanks, Kenta!
