Word details
古本
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 古本.
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Entry
1
secondhand book
Examples
私はその古本に倍額を払った。
I paid double the price for the secondhand book.
2
こほん only
ancient book; antiquarian books
Examples
あの古本はまったくの掘り出し物だ。
That old book is a real find.
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