Japanese Word · Intermediate
ひもとく
to investigate by reading
Pronunciation: [çimo̞to̞kɯ̟]
Meaning
to investigate by reading
Example
小勢な人数には広過ぎる古い家がひっそりしている中に、私は行李を解いて書物を繙き始めた。
As the old house, which was too large for how few of us there were, lay still, I untied my wicker trunk and began to read my books.
Practice tips
- Practice ひもとく out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.