Abbreviation of 'convenience store' — a small retail shop selling drinks, food, daily necessities, often open 24 hours.
駅のそばにコンビニはありますか？
Is there a convenience store near the station?
深夜でもコンビニなら開いていることが多い。
Convenience stores are often open even late at night.
朝ごはんはコンビニでお弁当を買った。
I bought a bento at the convenience store for breakfast.
コンビニの店員に道を聞いた。
I asked the convenience store clerk for directions.