How do you say "There is a nice place nearby." in Japanese?

"There is a nice place nearby." in Japanese is "近くにいい店があります。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "近くにいい店があります。" mean in English?

"近くにいい店があります。" means "There is a nice place nearby." in English. Usage tip: This is a smooth follow-up after inviting someone out. It makes the plan sound easy and concrete.

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How to Say ‘There is a nice place nearby.’ in Japanese

近くにいい店があります。

chikaku ni ii mise ga ari masu

[chikaku ni ii mise ga ari masu]

💬 Usage Tip: This is a smooth follow-up after inviting someone out. It makes the plan sound easy and concrete.

🇯🇵 In Japan: Having a suggested place ready can make you sound thoughtful and decisive, both helpful when inviting someone in Japan.

Phrase Breakdown

近くに

chikaku ni

near; in the neighborhood

Shows location with に, meaning “near” or “in the area.”

Example

駅の近くにあります。

It’s near the station.

Words in this phrase

近く

chikaku

[chikaku]

nearby; close by

Shows that the place is close to where you are.

Example

近くにいい店があります。

There is a nice place nearby.

に

[ni]

in; at

Marks location here, showing where the shop exists.

Example

駅の近くに店があります。

There is a shop near the station.

いい店

ii mise

good shop; nice restaurant

A noun phrase meaning a good or attractive place to shop or eat. 店 can mean shop or restaurant depending on context.

Example

いい店を知っています。

I know a good place.

Words in this phrase

いい

[ii]

good; nice

Used to describe the shop as nice or good.

Example

このへんにいい店があります。

There is a good place around here.

店

mise

[mise]

shop; restaurant

Can refer to a store, café, bar, or restaurant depending on context.

Example

あの店は人気です。

That shop is popular.

があります

ga ari masu

there is; there exists

Used to say that something exists or is available in a place.

Example

近くに店があります。

There is a shop nearby.

Words in this phrase

が

[ga]

subject marker

Marks the thing that exists, here the shop.

Example

店が二つあります。

There are two shops.

あり

ari

[ari]

exist; have

Verb stem used in polite existence expressions.

Example

時間がありそうですね。

It looks like there is time, right?

ます

masu

[masu]

polite verb ending

Polite non-past ending used in standard conversation.

Example

席があります。

There are seats available.

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