書斎

• 読み: しょさい
• ローマ字: shosai
• 漢字の分解: 書 (sho) — to write, book; 斎 (sai) — purified room, study
• 発音: /ɕo.sa.i/

意味

Study; den; home office. A private room in a house used for reading, writing, or intellectual work.

A noun referring to a private room dedicated to reading, writing, and study. In Japanese homes, having a 書斎 traditionally signifies intellectual pursuits or professional work done at home. The word carries a slightly literary and refined nuance compared to simply saying 勉強部屋 (study room).

例文

1. 父は毎晩書斎で本を読んでいる。
2. この家には小さな書斎がある。
3. 書斎の本棚がいっぱいになってしまった。

使い方ガイド

場面: home life, literature, architecture

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

Composed of 書 (to write, book) and 斎 (a purified or secluded room). Originally referred to a purified room for scholarly pursuits, reflecting the reverence for learning in East Asian culture.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal