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VocabJLPT N5

to read

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to read
2. to recite (e.g. a sutra)
3. to predict

This verb means "to read" and is used for books, newspapers, text messages, and any written material. For example, you might use it to say you read a book or read someone's expression.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll read this book.

Sentence 1

Did you read that book all the way to the end?

Sentence 2

"I'll read it later," I replied.

Sentence 3

How do you read that name?

Sentence 4

Oh, I already read that message!

Sentence 5

But I'll read it all by tomorrow.