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Definition tsundoku in British English

tsundoku noun

noun
1

the act or habit of piling up newly acquired books. The term dates back to the Japanese Meiji era (1868-1912) and literally means 'reading pile'.

Example

I have no feelings of guilt regarding the piles of books I have not read and perhaps will never read; I know that my tsundokus have unlimited patience. They will wait for me till the end of my days.

Definition tsundoku in British English