Japanese

としょかん
Meaning: library
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

図
書
館

Example sentences

I like studying quietly at the library on weekends.
図書館はとても静かだったので、勉強に集中できた。
The library was very quiet, so I was able to concentrate on my studies.
彼は毎日遅くまで図書館で勉強している
He is studying at the library until late every day.
図書館の自習室は、誰でも自由に利用することができます。
Anyone can freely use the library's study room.
図書館で本を三冊借りた。
I borrowed three books from the library.
図書館で本を三冊借りて、友人に一冊貸した。
I borrowed three books from the library and lent one to a friend.
彼は子供の頃から本の虫で、いつも図書館にいた。
He has been a bookworm since he was a child and was always at the library.
次の信号を右に曲がると、大きな図書館が見えます。
If you turn right at the next traffic light, you will see a large library.
夏休みの課題を終わらせるために、毎日図書館に通っている。
I go to the library every day to finish my summer vacation assignments.
雨が止むまで、図書館で本を読んで待とう。
Let's wait at the library reading a book until the rain stops.

Usage Notes

Refers to a facility that collects and manages books and materials for public or student use.

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