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Japanese department stores (depāto) provide a one-stop shopping experience
offering a wide range of high quality goods from well-known brands. Prices are

generally higher, but customer service is unparalleled.
Depa-chika refers to the basement floor of a department store and is a
gourmet heaven of fine-quality foods, fresh foods, ready-to-eat dishes, sweets,
delicacies and beverages from around Japan and the world, all of which are
enticingly displayed. It caters to all shoppers, providing them with take-away

lunches or dinners, souvenirs and gifts, or dishes to celebrate special occasions.
Most department stores open around 10 a.m. and stay open until 8. Late in the
day, stores slash prices to move perishable items. Naturally depa-chika is most
crowded around that time.

PATTERN PRACTICE 5

Cue: Erebētā wa dochira deshō ka.

Where might the elevator be?
Response: Erebētā desu ka. Iriguchi no sugu soba desu.

Elevator? It’s right near the entrance.
Cue: Kaidan wa dochira deshō ka.

Where might the stairs be?
Response: Kaidan desu ka. Iriguchi no sugu soba desu.

Stairs? They are right near the entrance.

Repeat the drill using the following information.
1. Esukarētā wa dochira deshō ka.

2. Toire wa dochira deshō ka.
3. Sābisu kauntā wa dochira deshō ka.
4. Shokudō wa dochira deshō ka.
5. Eki wa dochira deshō ka.

PATTERN PRACTICE 6

Cue: Kasa to kaban wa ik-kai desu ka.

Are umbrellas and bags on the 1st floor?
Response: Kasa wa ik-kai desu kedo, kaban wa ni-kai desu.