1.
study book; learning guide; educational workbook
A book designed for self-study or supplementary learning on a particular subject, typically containing explanations, exercises, and practice problems. Distinguished from classroom textbooks by being geared toward independent study.
漢字の学習書を買った。
I bought a kanji study book.
この学習書は初心者にも分かりやすい。
This study book is easy to understand even for beginners.
書店の語学コーナーには英語の学習書が数多く並んでいる。
Numerous English study books line the language section of the bookstore.
Compound of 学習 ('study; learning') and 書 ('book; written work'). The suffix 書 forms many book-type compounds: 参考書 ('reference book'), 教科書 ('textbook'), 辞書 ('dictionary').
USAGE:
- Common in bookstores, where sections are labeled by type: 学習書, 参考書, 問題集 ('problem sets').
- Covers a wide range from children's workbooks to adult self-study guides on languages, qualifications, and professional skills.
- More formal than ドリル ('drill book') or テキスト ('text'), but less formal than 学術書 ('academic publication').
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 語学学習書: language study book
- 漢字学習書: kanji study book
- 学習書を選ぶ: to choose a study book
- 学習書コーナー: study book section (in a bookstore)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 教科書: textbook — the official book used in school classes, as opposed to supplementary study material
- 参考書: reference book; study aid — supplementary material for exam preparation
- 問題集: problem collection; workbook — focused on practice exercises and questions
- テキスト: text; textbook — loanword used casually for any study material, especially in language schools