典籍 (てんせき, tenseki) Japanese meaning: books | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 He is researching old classical texts.
This library holds many valuable books and manuscripts.
典籍
Usage100%Usage for this spelling across all readings, not one reading alone.
Etymology
Composed of 典 (rule, law, canon) and 籍 (register, book). The combination refers to authoritative or classical books.