A library is a public space dedicated to the free lending and reading of books and resources.
30秒でわかる単語
- A public facility for borrowing and reading books.
- Commonly used for quiet study and research.
- Offers free access to various media resources.
概要
としょかん（図書館）は、知識の宝庫であり、誰でも無料で利用できる公共施設です。本だけでなく、CDやDVD、新聞、雑誌などが揃っており、静かな環境で学習や読書を楽しむことができます。2) 使用パターン: 「としょかんに行く」「としょかんで勉強する」「としょかんで本を借りる」といった動詞と一緒に使われます。場所を表す助詞「に」や「で」を伴うのが一般的です。3) 一般的な文脈: 学生が試験勉強のために利用したり、子供が絵本を借りに行ったりする日常的な場面で頻繁に使われます。また、静かに過ごすべき場所という認識が強く、マナーが重視されます。4) 類似語との比較: 「本屋（ほんや）」は本を買う場所ですが、「としょかん」は借りる場所です。「資料室（しりょうしつ）」はより専門的な情報を扱う場所を指すことが多く、図書館よりも限定的な機能を持っています。
例文
としょかんで本を読みます。
everydayI read books at the library.
図書館で静かにしてください。
formalPlease be quiet in the library.
明日、図書館行かない？
informalDo you want to go to the library tomorrow?
図書館の資料を調査する。
academicI will research library materials.
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
図書館カード
Library card
返却期限
Due date
よく混同される語
A bookstore where you buy books. A library is for borrowing.
A document room or archive for specific materials, rather than a general public library.
文法パターン
How to Use It
使い方のコツ
The word is neutral and used in all levels of formality. When referring to a specific library, you can add the name before it, such as '新宿図書館'. It is a standard noun used in daily life.
よくある間違い
Some learners confuse 'としょかん' with 'ほんや'. Remember that 'としょかん' implies free borrowing, while 'ほんや' implies purchasing. Also, ensure the particle 'で' is used for actions performed inside.
Tips
Use the particle 'de' for actions
Use 'としょかんで' when describing an activity taking place, such as studying or reading. For example, 'としょかんで勉強します' (I study at the library).
Respect the quiet environment
Remember that libraries in Japan are strictly quiet areas. Avoid talking on the phone or speaking loudly inside.
Public libraries are highly respected
Libraries are considered essential community hubs in Japan. They are well-maintained and highly valued for their role in education.
語源
Derived from '図書' (toshu - books) and '館' (kan - building/hall). It literally means a building for books.
文化的な背景
Libraries in Japan are quiet, clean, and highly respected spaces. They serve as essential community resources, especially for students and researchers.
覚え方のコツ
Think of 'Toshokan' as 'To-show-can', where you go to show your library card and you can borrow books. It sounds like 'To show', which helps remember the action of checking out books.
よくある質問
4 問多くの図書館では、利用者カード（図書館カード）を作る必要があります。身分証明書を持参して登録手続きを行いましょう。
はい、基本的に誰でも無料で利用できます。ただし、本を借りる場合はその地域の居住者や通勤・通学者が優先されることがあります。
図書館は静かに勉強や読書をする場所なので、私語は厳禁です。会話が必要な場合は、指定された場所で行うか、小さな声で話しましょう。
自分で修理せず、そのまま図書館の窓口に持っていき、汚してしまったことを正直に伝えましょう。専門的な修復が行われるため、勝手にセロハンテープなどで直さないのがマナーです。
自分をテスト
私は昨日、___本を借りました。
場所で行われる動作には「で」を使います。
図書館とはどんな場所ですか？
図書館は主に本を借りる公共施設です。
[勉強 / しました / としょかんで / 私は]
日本語の語順は「主語＋場所＋動詞」が自然です。
スコア： /3
Summary
A library is a public space dedicated to the free lending and reading of books and resources.
- A public facility for borrowing and reading books.
- Commonly used for quiet study and research.
- Offers free access to various media resources.
Use the particle 'de' for actions
Use 'としょかんで' when describing an activity taking place, such as studying or reading. For example, 'としょかんで勉強します' (I study at the library).
Respect the quiet environment
Remember that libraries in Japan are strictly quiet areas. Avoid talking on the phone or speaking loudly inside.
Public libraries are highly respected
Libraries are considered essential community hubs in Japan. They are well-maintained and highly valued for their role in education.
例文
4 / 4としょかんで本を読みます。
I read books at the library.
図書館で静かにしてください。
Please be quiet in the library.
明日、図書館行かない？
Do you want to go to the library tomorrow?
図書館の資料を調査する。
I will research library materials.
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