教本|きょうほんkyouhon[0]heiban (flat)

1. nountextbook; manual

• SynonymテキストNeutralLoanword for the book or text used in class; everyday and more general than 「教本」, which points to practising a skill.
• Synonym教科書きょうかしょNeutralThe main textbook for a school subject, at home in both speech and writing; 「教本」 leans toward practising an art or skill.
• Synonym教則本きょうそくぼんWrittenWritten-style word for a skill-practice book, e.g. for an instrument or sport; the closest match to 「教本」.
• Synonym手引書てびきしょWrittenWritten-style word for a book of introductory guidance; 「手引き」 in book form.
• SynonymテキストブックWrittenFull loanword for 'textbook'; rare in writing, now usually shortened to 「テキスト」.
• Synonym教程きょうていWrittenWritten-style word for the order, level and method of teaching, and by extension a textbook.
• Related手引きてびきNeutralGuidance or a guide, as in 「利用の手引き」; centres on introductory explanation or showing someone the way.
• Related必携ひっけいWrittenWritten-style word for a handbook one must always carry; a portable guide.
• Related要覧ようらんWrittenWritten-style word for a handbook that sums up key points in charts and tables for quick reference.
• RelatedマニュアルNeutralLoanword for an operation manual or the basic rules of a job; centres on procedures and work standards.
• Related説明書せつめいしょNeutralPrinted instructions explaining how to use an item.
• Related入門にゅうもんNeutralBeginning to study or becoming a pupil; also used in book titles as an 'introduction'.
• Related取扱説明書とりあつかいせつめいしょFormalFormal term for the instruction manual of a machine or appliance; centres on operating equipment.
• Related便覧びんらんWrittenWritten-style word for a concise quick-reference handbook, e.g. 「学生便覧」.
• Related宝典ほうてんWrittenWritten-style word for a precious, highly useful reference book; appreciative in tone.
• Related解説書かいせつしょWrittenWritten-style word for a book that explains the use or meaning of something in detail.
• Related入門書にゅうもんしょNeutralA primer: a simple, beginner-oriented introduction to a field.
• Related実用書じつようしょNeutralA practical how-to book that teaches methods and techniques.

Use 「教本」 for a book for learning an art or skill — instruments, calligraphy, sport, as in 「ピアノ教本」. School coursebooks are 「教科書」, class texts in general 「テキスト」, and product instructions 「マニュアル」. For skill practice 「教則本」 is the nearest match; 「手引き」「手引書」 are guides, 「入門書」 primers, 「説明書」「取扱説明書」 instructions, and 「便覧」「要覧」「必携」 reference handbooks.

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1. 教おしえの根本こんぽんとなるもの。
2. 教則きょうそくに関かんする書籍しょせき。教科書きょうかしょ。