英語

bookshelf

gb/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/ us/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
A2 英語
語義
0件の語義
名詞 A2 entity
1

furniture with shelves for books

A piece of furniture where you keep books.

用法パターン: a bookshelf; the bookshelf in/at [place]
よくある間違い:
Learners often confuse bookshelf with book (a single item) or with library (a place).
類義語
bookcase (Often implies a larger, freestanding unit; in many contexts it is interchangeable.) | shelving unit (More general; not specifically for books.)
コロケーション
a wooden bookshelf |a tall bookshelf |a small bookshelf |a bookshelf in the living room |put books on a bookshelf |fill a bookshelf |a bookshelf is full of books |buy a bookshelf |build a bookshelf |bookshelf space
テーマ
home |furniture |reading |daily_life
例文
  • We bought a new bookshelf to store all the novels we’ve collected.
  • The bookshelf in his office is packed with history books.
  • She dusted the bookshelf and rearranged the books by author.
学習者向け例文
  • My books are on the bookshelf.
  • There is a bookshelf in my room.
名詞 B1 entity
2

shelf used for keeping books

A shelf where you put books.

用法パターン: a bookshelf on [wall]; bookshelves in [room]
よくある間違い:
Learners may use bookshelf when they mean shelf in general; bookshelf is usually for books.
類義語
shelf (More general; not limited to books.)
コロケーション
wall-mounted bookshelf |a narrow bookshelf |a floating bookshelf |install a bookshelf |a row of bookshelves |bookshelves along the wall
テーマ
home |furniture |reading |interior_design
例文
  • They installed a bookshelf on the wall above the desk.
  • The hallway has bookshelves built into the wall.
  • He reached up to the top bookshelf to grab a dictionary.
学習者向け例文
  • We put a bookshelf on the wall.
名詞 B1 abstract
3

digital display of saved books

A place in an app where your books are shown.

用法パターン: [someone]'s bookshelf in [app/service]
よくある間違い:
Learners may assume bookshelf always means a physical object; it can also be used digitally.
類義語
library (Common in apps; often refers to the same feature but can include more than books.)
コロケーション
a digital bookshelf |your online bookshelf |browse your bookshelf |add it to your bookshelf |remove it from your bookshelf |a bookshelf view
テーマ
technology |reading |media
例文
  • The app lets you add new titles to your bookshelf with one tap.
  • I can’t find the book—it’s not showing up on my bookshelf anymore.
  • She organized her bookshelf into categories like 'To Read' and 'Finished'.
学習者向け例文
  • I saved the book to my bookshelf.
名詞 B2 abstract
4

the books someone owns

All the books someone has at home.

用法パターン: [someone]'s bookshelf is full of [genre/topic]
よくある間違い:
This use is figurative: 'my bookshelf' can mean 'my book collection,' not only the furniture.
類義語
collection (More general; does not suggest the books are kept on shelves.)
コロケーション
my bookshelf is full of |her bookshelf is packed with |his bookshelf reflects |what’s on your bookshelf
テーマ
reading |daily_life |home
例文
  • Her bookshelf is full of cookbooks and travel guides.
  • His bookshelf reflects his love of science fiction.
  • What’s on your bookshelf these days?
学習者向け例文
  • My bookshelf is full of storybooks.
文法
辞書形
bookshelf
IPA
GB/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
US/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf/
音節・強勢
book - shelf (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (book)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: bookshelf
  • Plural: book shelves, bookshelves
関連語
Forms
book shelves noun bookshelves noun
Core family
book noun A1 shelf noun A1 bookcase noun A2
Related words
shelve verb bookstore noun A2 bookshop noun A2
表現

bookshelf speaker

1
/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf spˈikɚ/
fixed phrase technical

small speaker for shelf use

A small speaker you can put on a shelf.

例文
  • He upgraded to a pair of bookshelf speakers for better sound.
  • These bookshelf speakers fit easily on a desk.
  • Bookshelf speakers can work well in small rooms.

bookshelf stereo

1
/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf stˈɛɹioʊ/
fixed phrase

compact home stereo system

A small stereo you can keep on a shelf.

例文
  • They keep a bookshelf stereo in the kitchen for listening to the radio.
  • A bookshelf stereo is a good option if you don’t have much space.
  • He connected his phone to the bookshelf stereo with Bluetooth.

bookshelf unit

1
/bˈʊkʃˌɛlf jˈunɪt/
fixed phrase

shelving furniture like a bookcase

A shelving unit for books.

例文
  • We bought a bookshelf unit with adjustable shelves.
  • The bookshelf unit doubles as a room divider.
  • She assembled the bookshelf unit in about an hour.

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