How do you say "Library" in Japanese??

It's not easy to retain vocabulary and expressions when studying a language, and it's challenging to get words out on the spot when you're having conversations. I hope these weekly posts could be good practice for your Japanese studies!!

The question for today is: How do you say "Libraryin Japanese?? 


The answer is...












図書館 [Toshokan]

図書 [Tosho] means books or any type of publications

館 [Kan] can mean a big public building 


The kanji "" can be seen in other buildings as well.

美術 [Bijutsukan] - Art museum

[Ryokan] - Japanese inn

水族 [Suizokukan] - Aquarium



Writer's note: I think this is one of the first words you learn when taking a Japanese language class. Completely unrelated but I like American libraries more than Japanese libraries. If you know any cool Japanese libraries let me know!