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books, library materials
Books, especially in the context of libraries and institutional collections. A somewhat formal term for books.
図書館で本を借りた。
I borrowed books from the library.
図書館 = library
図書室は3階にあります。
The library room is on the third floor.
図書室 = library room (in school)
図書委員として働いている。
I work as a library committee member.
図書カードを作りたいのですが。
I'd like to make a library card.
学校の図書室には新しい本がたくさん入った。
Many new books were added to the school library room.
USAGE: 図書 is primarily used in compound words related to libraries and book collections. For 'book' in general, 本 is more common.
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 図書館 (library - public building)
- 図書室 (library room - in schools)
- 図書カード (library card)
- 図書券 (book voucher/gift certificate)
- 図書委員 (library committee member)
- 図書目録 (book catalog)
- 参考図書 (reference books)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 本 - book (everyday word)
- 書籍 - books (formal)
- 書物 - books (literary/formal)
- 文献 - literature, documents (academic)
Related Words
Related:
本 (book (common))