🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

本好き

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hon zuki

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Booklover/ˈbʊkˌlʌv.ər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼は本好きです。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who loves books and enjoys reading them.

    "As a dedicated booklover, she spends every weekend at the library."
  2. 2

    Someone who collects books or has a strong interest in literature.

    "His home is filled with shelves of rare editions, a true testament to his identity as a booklover."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'booklover' is a compound word formed from 'book', derived from Old English 'bōc', meaning a written work, and 'lover', from Old English 'lufian', meaning to hold dear. The combination reflects a historical appreciation for literature and reading that has evolved over centuries.

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