本 versus 書籍 What is the difference and when is one more appropriate than the other? If I were to say "I bought a book [at a store]" which version should I use?

Cam Jayden

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私は（店で）本を買った／買いました。I bought a book [at a store] 書籍<しょせき> is a stiff word. 本<ほん> is usually used.

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