expression
through reading, one can befriend the sages of the past
A yojijukugo originating from Mencius, expressing the idea that reading allows one to interact with ancient wise figures as if they were friends. Used in literary or philosophical contexts.
「読書尚友」という言葉は、読書の深い喜びを表している。
The phrase 'dokusho shōyū' expresses the profound joy of reading.
From the Chinese classic Mencius, where it is said that through reading one can befriend the ancients. The exact historical derivation is uncertain beyond this source.