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[しょ(書)·いん(院)]
shoin
noun

English Meaning(s) for 書院

noun
  1. drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
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Definition and Synonyms for 書院

Study a room used for reading and writing and studying
Synonyms: 書房, 書斎, 書院
Study a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique
Synonyms: 修業, 修行, 勉強, 学問, 学習, 書院, 検討, 研学, 研究, 稽古, 練習曲, 習作, 調査

Meanings for each kanji in 書院

» write
» Inst.; institution; temple; mansion; school

Categories 書院 is a member of

Room an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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Piece Of Music a musical work that has been created
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