(としょ)

としょ
noun
books, library books
1. books, library materials
Books, especially in the context of libraries and institutional collections. A somewhat formal term for books.
I borrowed books from the library.
図書館 = library
The library room is on the third floor.
図書室 = library room (in school)
I work as a library committee member.
図書(としょ)カード(つく)りたいのですが。
I'd like to make a library card.
Many new books were added to the school library room.

USAGE: 図書(としょ) is primarily used in compound words related to libraries and book collections. For 'book' in general, (ほん) is more common.

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