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書斎 (しょさい, shosai) Japanese meaning: study | Kotomora
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ほん
を
読よ
ん
で
いる
。
My father is reading a book in his study.
This mansion has a splendid library.
Usage patterns 書しょ 斎さい にこもる to shut oneself away in one's study
My father often shuts himself away in his study reading books.
〈 人ひと 〉 が 書しょ 斎さい を 持も つ for someone to have their own study
He has a fine study in his own house.
書しょ 斎さい で 〈 動どう 詞し 〉 to do something in one's study
She is writing a thesis in her study.
Kanji 斎 purification, Buddhist food, room Related words 勉強部屋 is a casual term for a study room used mainly by students, while 書斎 suggests a more formal, adult space for reading or work.
図書室 refers to a library room in a school or public building, whereas 書斎 is typically a private study or library in someone's home.
仕事部屋 is a general term for any room used for work, while 書斎 specifically evokes a quiet space for reading, writing, or scholarly pursuits.
書斎 is the everyday word for a private study or home office, while 書院 specifically denotes a traditional Japanese-style reading/writing alcove often found in temples or old residences.
書斎 is the common word for a personal study room, while 書房 carries the same meaning but sounds more classical or literary.
Etymology Compound of 書 (writing, book) and 斎 (room, study). The kanji 斎 originally referred to a purified room for religious rites, later extended to a quiet room for scholarly pursuits.
