Definition
The practice of acquiring books but letting them pile up without reading them.
Origin
A combination of the Japanese terms for "pile up" and "read", and dates back to 19th century Japan (source).
Everyday Use
It was a miniature epiphany for me when I realized that the hobby of _acquiring_ books was very different and only superficially related to my hobby of _reading_ books. This thick line of separation is helpful to recognize in other areas of our lives — drafting smart daily todos Is unrelated to executing those items, learning a new skill different from performing that skills, and making friends different from maintaining friendships. We would all do well to remember to give ourselves a break on thinking one always follows the other. Those books in the pile are not a sign of defeat, but of a hobby well-fed.
