茶ちゃ屋や

noun

teahouse; rest stop

Historically, a place for travelers to rest and drink tea, especially during the Edo period. In modern contexts, can refer to a traditional Japanese tea house or a casual rest spot.

• 東とう海かい道どうにはたくさんの茶ちゃ屋やがあった。

  There were many teahouses along the Tōkaidō road.

• 観かん光こう地ちで古ふるい茶ちゃ屋やを見みつけた。

  I found an old teahouse in the tourist area.

noun

geisha teahouse; establishment with geisha entertainment

Specifically refers to a traditional establishment where geisha entertain guests. Often called お茶屋 in Kyoto. Distinct from a simple tea-serving place.

See also: お茶屋

• 京きょう都との花はな街まちには今いまでも茶ちゃ屋やが並ならんでいる。

  In Kyoto's geisha districts, teahouses still line the streets.

• 彼かれは茶ちゃ屋やで芸げい者しゃと話はなしをした。

  He talked with a geisha at the teahouse.

noun

tea shop; tea dealer

A shop that sells tea leaves or tea-related products. Less common than お茶屋さん in everyday speech, but still used in business names.

• あの茶ちゃ屋やで抹まっ茶ちゃを買かった。

  I bought matcha at that tea shop.

• 地じ元もとの茶ちゃ屋やが新しん茶ちゃを販はん売ばいしている。

  The local tea dealer is selling new tea.