図書室
toshoshitsunoun★Beginner
formal
A room or building designated for reading, studying, and housing books and other reading materials.
学校の図書室には多くの参考書があります
The school library has many reference books.
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Often found in schools, universities, and public institutions.
Collocations
図書室に行くto go to the library図書室で勉強するto study in the library
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
図書室 is commonly used in school settings, while 図書館 is more general and refers to public libraries.
📖Word Origin
Combination of 図書 (toshoshitsu, meaning 'books') and 室 (shitsu, meaning 'room').
📝Usage Notes
In Japanese, 図書室 typically refers to a smaller, more localized library space, often within a school or institution, whereas 図書館 (toshokan) refers to a larger public or municipal library.
Word Breakdown
図書
books
root室
room
root和英辞典