JLPT N1 Advanced

洋書

Western book; book written in a Western language

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和書 washo - Japanese book; antonym

Noun

Western / Foreign Book

Refers specifically to books written in Western languages, distinguishing them from domestic publications and books from Asian countries.

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趣味は洋書を読むことです。

My hobby is reading foreign books.

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洋書

ようしょ

Western book; book written in a Western language

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