著 書(ちょしょ)

ちょしょ

noun

written work; book (by a specific author)

formalacademic

1. written work, book, publication (by a specific author)

A book or written work attributed to a particular author. Emphasizes the relationship between the author and their published work. More formal than 本 (book) and specifically implies authorship.

先生(せんせい)の著書(ちょしょ)を読(よ)んだ。

I read the professor's book.

彼女(かのじょ)には数多(かずおお)くの著書(ちょしょ)があり、海外(かいがい)でも翻訳(ほんやく)されている。

She has numerous published works, which have been translated overseas as well.

この学者(がくしゃ)の著書(ちょしょ)は専門家(せんもんか)だけでなく、一般(いっぱん)の読者(どくしゃ)にも広(ひろ)く読(よ)まれている。

This scholar's books are widely read not only by specialists but also by general readers.

Usage

A formal term used when referring to someone's published written works, particularly in academic, literary, or biographical contexts. Common on CVs, author profiles, and in introductions. Unlike 本(ほん) (book), which is neutral, 著書(ちょしょ) specifically highlights the authorship.

Similar words

本(ほん): book (general, neutral)
書籍(しょせき): books, publications (formal, collective)
著作(ちょさく): literary works, writings (broader than 著書(ちょしょ), includes non-book works)

Common collocations

著書(ちょしょ)が多(おお)い: to have many published works
著書(ちょしょ)に「…」がある: among one's works is "..."
主(おも)な著書(ちょしょ): major publications

Related Words

Synonym: 書籍(しょせき) (books, publications (formal))

Compare: 本(ほん) (book)

Compare: 著作(ちょさく) (literary works, writings)

Compare: 共著(きょうちょ) (co-authorship)

Compare: 自著(じちょ) (one's own book)

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