1A somewhat formal or literary word for "book"; refers to bound written works, often used in academic or historical contexts.
彼の書斎には古い書物がぎっしりと並んでいた。
His study was packed tightly with old books.
この書物には江戸時代の生活が詳しく記されている。
This book describes life in the Edo period in great detail.
貴重な書物は特別な保管庫で管理されている。
Valuable books are kept in a special storage vault.
若いころから様々な書物に親しんできた。
Since he was young, he has been familiar with all kinds of books.