Toko

Toko is the Indonesian and Malay word for a shop or store, typically a small to medium-sized retail outlet, often family-owned. It is widely used in Indonesia and in Malay-speaking regions such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, as well as among Malay-speaking communities elsewhere. The term can refer to a storefront in general or to a specific kind of shop when used in compounds. Common examples include toko buku (bookstore), toko kelontong (small general store), toko roti (bakery), toko emas (jewelry shop), and toko serba ada (convenience store).

In Malaysia, kedai is a common synonym for a shop, and toko and kedai may be used in different contexts based on regional preference. Toko tends to be associated with traditional or formal storefronts, but it also appears in modern commerce and online contexts.

With the rise of e-commerce, toko online is a widely used term for online stores. Etymologically, toko is a native Malay-Indonesian term; its precise origins are not universally agreed, but it remains a standard word in Malay and Indonesian lexicons.