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grammar book; grammar reference
A reference book that systematically explains the grammar rules of a language. Used by learners and specialists alike.
英語の文法書を買った。
I bought an English grammar book.
わからない時は文法書で調べる。
When I don't understand something, I look it up in a grammar book.
この文法書は例文が多くて初心者にも分かりやすい。
This grammar book has many example sentences and is easy even for beginners.
Compound of 文法 (grammar) + 書 (book, writing).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 文法書で調べる: to look something up in a grammar book
- 文法書を開く: to open a grammar book
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 参考書: study reference book — broader, covers any subject
- 辞書: dictionary — for words and meanings, not grammar rules