原書
Meanings
1
original text; book in the original language
Refers to the original document or book, as opposed to a copy, translation, or adaptation. Often used for books in their original language, especially European languages.
I read several original texts to write this paper.
I want to read Dostoevsky in the original, not in translation.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を原書で読むto read a book in its original (untranslated) language
He reads Shakespeare in the original English at university.
- 原書に当たるto consult the original text (rather than a translation or summary)
If you have any doubts, be sure to check the original text.
- 原書から翻訳するto translate directly from the original-language text
This book was translated directly from the original.