English–Japanese
“library” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitoshokan
Example
図書館で本を読みます。to sho kan de hon o yo mi ma su
I read a book at the library.
How to say “library” in Japanese
“Library” in Japanese is 図書館 (toshokan).
Describes a shared place where books and other recorded information can be found and used.
Example sentences with 図書館
図書館へ行きます。to sho kan e i ki ma su
I go to the library.
近所の図書館で本を借ります。kin jo no to sho kan de hon o ka ri ma su
I borrow books from the library.
Tips for using 図書館
- English speakers also use library for a software collection, whereas 図書館 (toshokan) refers to an institution connected with books and reading.