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10 Language-to-English Dictionariestascabile
Pronunciation / Transliteration: tasˈkaːbile
"Ho comprato un tascabile economico da leggere in treno."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A Japanese pocket-sized paperback book edition, typically published in a standardized small format (A6 size) for affordability and portability.
"She purchased her favorite classic novel in a compact bunko edition to read during her daily commute." - 2
A library or collection of books, particularly one specializing in a specific collection of Japanese literature.
"The university's East Asian studies department maintains a specialized bunko for rare historical texts."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Borrowed into English in the 20th century directly from Japanese 文庫 (bunko), meaning a library, repository, or small-format paperback book. The term originates from Classical Chinese roots (文 bun meaning writing/literature and 庫 ko meaning warehouse/storehouse), evolving in modern Japanese publishing to designate convenient, pocket-sized softcover books.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bunko" is said worldwide
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livre de poche
Transliteration: livʁ də pɔʃ
"Il achète souvent des livres de poche en voyage."
Taschenbuch
Transliteration: ˈtaʃn̩ˌbuːx
"Das Buch ist günstig als Taschenbuch erschienen."
tascabile
Transliteration: tasˈkaːbile
"Ho comprato un tascabile economico da leggere in treno."
libro de bolsillo
Transliteration: ˈliβɾo ðe βolˈsiʎo
"Prefiero leer novelas en formato de libro de bolsillo."
livro de bolso
Transliteration: ˈli.vɾu dʒi ˈbo.su
"Ele carrega sempre um livro de bolso na mochila."
पॉकेट बुक
Transliteration: poket buk
"उसने यात्रा के लिए एक सस्ती पॉकेट बुक खरीदी।"
文库本
Transliteration: wén kù běn
"这种轻便的文库本非常适合随身携带阅读。"
문고판
Transliteration: mungopan
"가벼운 문고판 소설을 지하철에서 읽는 것을 좋아합니다."
文庫本
Transliteration: bunkobon
"お気に入りの小説を文庫本で買い直しました。"
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Not fitting properly or comfortably; describing clothing or items that are either too loose, too tight, or poorly tailored for the body or object they are meant for.
Of the type or degree previously mentioned, implied, or indicated.
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