book

JLPT N5 5 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Meaning and Usage

The character (cè) primarily refers to a volume or a book, especially when counting books or volumes in a series. It is commonly used as a measure word for books, similar to 'volume' or 'copy' in English.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

When using , it often emphasizes the physical volumes or parts of a book series rather than a single book as a whole. It is more formal and specific than just saying (shū), which means book in general. Avoid confusing with (běn), which is also a measure word for books but more general. is often used in contexts involving collections, series, or official documents.

Register and Tone

is neutral in tone and appropriate in both formal and informal contexts when referring to volumes or sets of books. It is frequently seen in academic, library, and publishing contexts.

Example Sentences

This book has three volumes, each with different content.

Please put these volumes of textbooks on the bookshelf.

He has collected many ancient booklets, which are very precious.