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外国語の本

gai koku go no hon
foreign language book

私は外国語の本を読むのが好きです。

I like reading foreign language books.


general

A book written in a language other than the reader's native language, often used for language learning or cultural exposure.

彼女はフランス語の本を買って勉強しています。

She bought a French book to study.

外国語の本を読むと、新しい文化を知ることができます。

Reading foreign language books allows you to learn about new cultures.

This phrase is commonly used to refer to books in languages other than Japanese, especially for educational or recreational purposes.

Collocations

外国語の本を読むto read a foreign language book外国語の本を買うto buy a foreign language book

Synonyms

外国語の書籍外国語のテキスト

Antonyms

日本語の本

Related Phrases

外国語の映画phrase
foreign language movie
外国語のニュースphrase
foreign language news

Pro Tip

Learning with Foreign Language Books

Reading books in a foreign language can significantly improve your language skills and cultural understanding. Start with simpler books and gradually move to more complex ones as your proficiency improves.

Gold Rule

Pronunciation

The phrase is pronounced 'gai koku go no hon'. Make sure to pronounce each part clearly to avoid confusion.

Word Origin

Composed of 外国語 (gai koku go, 'foreign language') and 本 (hon, 'book').

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in the context of language learning or cultural exploration. It can refer to books in any language other than the reader's native language.

Word Breakdown

外国語
foreign language
noun
+
の
possessive particle
particle
+
本
book
noun
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