餅屋

Reading

Kana: もちや

Romaji: mochiya

Definition

noun

1

rice cake shop keeper; rice cake store (shop)

Kanji

餅

Readings: ヘイ、 ヒョウ、 もち、 もちい

Meaning: mochi rice cake

屋

Readings: オク、 や

Meanings: roof, house, shop, dealer, seller

Example Sentences

餅(もち)は餅屋(もちや)。

➥Every man to his trade.

もちはもち屋(や)。

➥Every man for his own trade.

餅屋(もちや)は餅屋(もちや)。

➥A specialist has his own strength.