Kanji · N5 · 14 strokes
読 / to read
Kanji for to read.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ドク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | よ.みます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
読 carries the meaning to read.
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How to write 読
Trace 読 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 読
読みますよみますto read
読み方よみかたhow to read
読書室どくしょしつreading room
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読 in context
本を読みます。
ほんをよみます
I read a book.
この漢字の読み方がわかりません。
このかんじのよみかたがわかりません
I don't know how to read this kanji.
読書室は3階です。
どくしょしつはさんがいです
The reading room is on the 3rd floor.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 読 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
読 — Kanji Practice
14 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/読
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