It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 読 (doku, yomu)
Meaning: to read
Examples
- 地図を読む read the map
- 脚本を読む read a script
- 読みます。 I will read. / I read (regularly).
- 雑誌を読む read a magazine
- 娘に本を読む read to one’s daughter
- 新聞を読む。 I read a newspaper.
- 本を読んだ。 I read a book.
- 読みました。 I read (past tense).
- 何読んでるの？ What are you reading?
- 読みましたか。 Did you read?
- 読みましょう。 Let’s read.