図書館で珍しい古書を借覧することができた。
I was able to borrow and read a rare old book at the library.
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In my grandfather's study, old books published decades ago are lined up.
その古書は、蔵書家にとって一狐之腋とも言える貴重な品だ。
That old book is a precious item that could be called 'ikko no eki' for collectors.
その古書には、各地に伝わる異聞奇譚が詳しく記されている。
That old book records in detail the strange tales passed down in various regions.
その古書は愛書家にとって正に頷下之珠といえる逸品だ。
That old book is truly a precious gem, a 'pearl under the dragon's chin' for bibliophiles.
この古書は鉤章棘句ばかりで、内容を理解するのが非常に難しい。
This old book is full of difficult and strange passages, making it extremely hard to understand the content.
彼は古書の拾遺補闕に心血を注いだ。
He devoted himself to correcting errors and omissions in old books.
Usage Notes
Refers specifically to old, often valuable or rare books. '古本' (furuhon) is more common for general second-hand books.
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