愛読書(あいどくしょ)

Usage

愛読書(あいどくしょ) implies a book that someone has read multiple times and holds in high regard. It is a common question in interviews and self-introductions in Japan.

Forms

愛(あい) (love) + 読書(どくしょ) (reading/book) — literally a book one loves to read.

Common collocations

• 愛読書(あいどくしょ)は何(なん)ですか (What is your favorite book?)
• 長年(ながねん)の愛読書(あいどくしょ) (a long-time favorite book)

Related words

• 読書(どくしょ): reading
• 愛読(あいどく)する: to read regularly and with fondness
• 愛用(あいよう): regularly used (for items)