Japanese Word · Beginner
読む
to read (look at and interpret written text)
Pronunciation: [jo̞mɯ̟]
Meaning
to read (look at and interpret written text)
Example
この本を読みたいです。
I want to read this book.
Practice tips
- Practice 読む 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 beginner-level learners.