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書庫
shoko
book depository
この図書館の書庫には貴重な古文書が収蔵されています。
This library's book depository houses valuable ancient documents.
formal
A storage room or building specifically for books, documents, or manuscripts, often in libraries, archives, or institutions.
大学の書庫では、研究者が古い論文を調べることができます。
At the university's book depository, researchers can look up old papers.
Often used in formal or institutional contexts, such as libraries, museums, or government archives.
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Usage Context
This term is more formal and typically used in institutional or academic settings rather than everyday conversation.
Word Origin
Composed of '書' (shō, meaning 'book' or 'document') and '庫' (ko, meaning 'warehouse' or 'storage').
Usage Notes
While '書庫' can refer to a physical space, it is often used in a more abstract sense to describe a collection of books or documents, especially in historical or institutional contexts.
Word Breakdown
書
book, document
root庫
warehouse, storage
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