also: けんちつ
noun
books; volumes
A formal, literary term for books or volumes, often used in bibliographic or classical contexts. Not used in everyday conversation.
彼の書斎には多くの巻帙が並んでいる。
Many volumes are lined up in his study.
この図書館は貴重な巻帙を多数所蔵している。
This library holds many precious books.
Compound of 巻 (kan, 'scroll, volume') and 帙 (chitsu, 'book cover, slipcase'), referring to bound volumes. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the spelling is conventionally associated with books and volumes.