also: ふるぼん · こほん
secondhand book; used book
Common word for a previously owned book, typically sold at a used bookstore.
I found a rare book at the secondhand book fair on the weekend.
This used book is in very good condition.
ancient book; antiquarian book
Only with reading こほん
Rare, specialized term for old or antiquarian books; read as こほん. Not used for ordinary secondhand books.
Many antiquarian books are kept in the library's rare book collection.
I sold the secondhand book after finishing it.
I searched online for the secondhand book I wanted.
On my days off, I like rummaging through secondhand books.