Kanji

What does the kanji 読 mean?

読 means to read. On'yomi ドク、トク、トウ. Kun'yomi よ.む、-よ.み.

Quick facts
On'yomiドク、トク、トウ
Kun'yomiよ.む、-よ.み
Strokes14
Main radical言
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
On'yomi ドク、トク、トウKun'yomi よ.む、-よ.み
N5 · estimated, JLPT framework14 strokes

to read

Memory hook

Words (言) passed on from the page to your own voice — READ.

Stroke order · 14 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 読みよみreading (a way of reading, or the act of reading)
  • 読み返すよみかえすto reread
  • 朗読ろうどくreading aloud, recitation
  • 購読こうどくsubscription (to a newspaper/magazine)
  • 読み上げるよみあげるto read aloud
  • 講読こうどくreading and interpretation (of a text), a reading course

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.