What is '読書' called in English?

'読書' in English is called "Reading". Reading refers to: 何かを、しばしば勉強や楽しみのために読む行為またはプロセス。

How do you pronounce 'Reading' and '読書'?

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What is an example sentence for Reading in Japanese?

English: "She enjoys reading books in her free time." | Japanese: "彼女は自由時間に読書を楽しむ。"

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reading Meaning in Japanese (reading 英語意味)

noun読書, 読み物

verb読んでいる

読書 in English:reading

Phonetic:どくしょ

Quick Answer • 要約

reading の日本語の意味は「読書, 読み物, 読んでいる」です。 (何かを、しばしば勉強や楽しみのために読む行為またはプロセス。)

Definitions of Reading

1
noun
読書
The action or process of reading something, often for study or pleasure.
何かを、しばしば勉強や楽しみのために読む行為またはプロセス。
2
noun
読み物
Material that is intended to be read or has been read, such as books, articles, or reports.
本、記事、報告書など、読まれることを意図された、または読まれた資料。
3
verb
読んでいる
The present participle of the verb 'to read', indicating the action of interpreting written or printed matter.
動詞「読む」の現在分詞で、書かれたものや印刷されたものを解釈する行為を示す。

Example Sentences

casual

“She enjoys reading books in her free time.”

彼女は自由時間に読書を楽しむ。

formal

“The reading of the will took place yesterday.”

遺言の朗読は昨日行われた。

casual

“His reading skills improved significantly after joining the club.”

そのクラブに参加した後、彼の読解力は著しく向上した。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

perusalstudyliteracy

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveread

agent nounreader

adjectivereadable

adjectiveunread

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

reading between the linesidiom

To understand the hidden meaning in something that is not expressed directly.

light readingcollocation

Material that is easy and enjoyable to read, without requiring much thought.

speed readingcollocation

The technique of reading text quickly to grasp the main points.

reading Meaning in Japanese (reading 英語 意味)