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読
読 (readings: どく, とく, とう, よ; Japanese kanji) means “to read”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 読書 (reading).
What does 読 mean?
| Kanji | 読 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to read |
| Readings | どく, とく, とう, よ |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 読
読 is read どく or とく or とう or よ depending on the word.
Example words with 読
| Example | 読書 (reading) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14