愛読書(あいどくしょ)

あいどくしょ
noun
favorite book
1. favorite book; beloved book
A book that someone loves and reads repeatedly. Often used when talking about books that have had a deep personal impact.
私(わたし)の愛読書(あいどくしょ)はこの小説(しょうせつ)です。
This novel is my favorite book.
子供(こども)の頃(ころ)の愛読書(あいどくしょ)を久(ひさ)しぶりに読(よ)み返(かえ)した。
I reread a favorite book from my childhood for the first time in a long while.
あなたの愛読書(あいどくしょ)は何(なん)ですかと聞(き)かれて、すぐには答(こた)えられなかった。
When asked what my favorite book was, I couldn't answer right away.

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.

WORD FORMATION:
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)
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