also: てんじゃく
books; writings; classical texts
Refers to books or writings, especially classical or authoritative texts. Often used in formal or academic contexts.
彼は古い典籍を研究している。
He is researching old classical texts.
この図書館には貴重な典籍が多数所蔵されている。
This library holds many valuable books and manuscripts.
Standard kanji form; the reading てんじゃく is rare and archaic.
Rare archaic reading; modern usage overwhelmingly uses てんせき.
Composed of 典 (rule, law, canon) and 籍 (register, book). The combination refers to authoritative or classical books.