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JLPT N1

書房

This word is almost only used in the names of publishing companies and bookstores, much like “Press” or “Books” in English.

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Noun

Publishing House / Booksellers" (in a name)

A word used in the names of publishing companies and bookstores, often as a suffix, to give them a traditional or established feel.

Example

その 本 は 、 みすず書房 から 出版 され て い ます 。

That book is published by Misuzu Shobo.

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書房
しょぼう
This word is almost only used in the names of publishing companies and bookstores, much like "Press" or "Books" in English.
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