1.
good book; worthwhile book; quality reading
A book considered to be of high quality or educational value. Often used in discussions about reading habits, recommendations, or education.
これは良書だから読んでみて。
This is a good book, so give it a read.
子どもには良書を与えたい。
I want to give children good books to read.
図書館の司書が選んだ良書のリストが公開された。
A list of quality books selected by the librarian was published.
A somewhat formal word used to describe a book of recognized quality or educational merit. Often appears in contexts related to reading recommendations, education, and children's literature.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 良書を薦める (to recommend a good book)
- 良書に親しむ (to become familiar with good books)
- 良書を選ぶ (to choose quality books)
The opposite is 悪書 (harmful or low-quality book). Both terms carry a value judgment and are commonly used in educational and literary contexts.