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introductory book; beginner's guide
A book written for beginners that covers the fundamentals of a subject.
プログラミングの入門書を買った。
I bought a beginner's guide to programming.
まずは入門書から読み始めるといい。
It's a good idea to start by reading an introductory book.
この入門書は図が多くてわかりやすいので、初心者におすすめだ。
This introductory book has many illustrations and is easy to understand, so I recommend it for beginners.
Composed of 入門 (introduction, initiation) + 書 (book, document). Refers to a book covering the fundamentals of a subject for beginners.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ～の入門書: introductory book on ~
- 入門書を読む: to read an introductory book
- 入門書としておすすめ: recommended as an introductory book
SIMILAR TERMS:
- 入門編: introductory volume/section (within a larger work)
- 初心者向け: aimed at beginners (broader, not limited to books)
- 手引き: handbook, guide (more practical/how-to)
- 概論: general introduction (more academic)
USAGE:
In bookstores, 入門書 is a common shelf label for beginner-level materials on any topic.