図書館

toshokan
nounBeginner
formal

library

図書館で本を借りる

Borrow a book at the library

図書館は静かにしてください

Please be quiet in the library

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Refers to a public or institutional building where books and other media are stored and can be borrowed.

Collocations

図書館で勉強するstudy at the library図書館のカードlibrary card

Synonyms

Related Phrases

図書館の利用規則phrase
library rules

💡Pro Tip

Library Terms

図書館 (toshokan) is the standard term for a library. For a smaller or private collection, 図書室 (tosho-shitsu) may be used.

Gold Rule

Formal Context

図書館 is typically used in formal or official contexts, such as public or academic libraries.

📖Word Origin

Composed of 図 (toshokan, 'drawing' or 'diagram') and 書館 (shokan, 'book repository'), literally meaning 'book repository'

📝Usage Notes

Often used in formal contexts, such as public libraries or university libraries. Can also refer to private collections in some contexts.

Word Breakdown

drawing, diagram
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writing, book
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building, institution
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