バイブル
Meanings
2
bible; authoritative guide
Used figuratively for any book considered the most important or authoritative in its field. Common in phrases like 〜のバイブル.
This book is called the programmer's bible.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉のバイブルとされるto be regarded as the bible (definitive guide) of a field
This book is regarded as the bible for chefs.
- 〈物〉をバイブルにするto treat something as one's bible (essential reference)
He studied using that reference book as his bible.
- 〈場所〉のバイブルthe definitive guide associated with a particular field or community
This magazine is the bible of the fashion industry.