Translation and Meaning of: 読み - yomi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 読み (yomi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: yomi
Kana: よみ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: reading
Meaning in English: reading
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (読み) yomi
The Japanese word "読み" is composed of the characters "読" which means "reading" and "み" which is a suffix that indicates action or state. Therefore, "読み" can be translated as "reading" or "act of reading". The etymology of the word goes back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Kanji writing was introduced in Japan. At that time, reading was a highly valued skill and the nobles spent hours reading and studying classic Chinese texts. The word "読み" was created to describe this activity and became a common term in Japanese vocabulary. Nowadays, the word "読み" is used in a variety of contexts, from reading books and newspapers to reading signs and instructions. It is a fundamental word for written and oral communication in Japanese and is often taught to Japanese -speaking students as one of the first words to be learned.How to Write in Japanese - (読み) yomi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (読み) yomi:
Synonyms and Similar - (読み) yomi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
読解; 読書; 読取り; 読み取り; 読み込み; 読み方; 読み上げ; 読み書き; 読み手; 読み方; 読み込み; 読み取り; 読み解き; 読み方; 読み上げ; 読み書き; 読み手; 読み取り; 読み込み; 読み解く.
Words containing: 読み
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: よみあげる
Romaji: yomiageru
Translation / Meaning:
Read aloud (and clearly); call a roller
Words with the same pronunciation: よみ yomi
Example Sentences - (読み) yomi
Below are some example sentences:
一部の本を読みました。
Ichibu no hon wo yomimashita
I read a book of a part.
I read some books.
- 一部の - "alguns"
- 本 - "livros"
- を - direct object particle
- 読みました - "li/leu"
原書を読みたいです。
Gensho wo yomitai desu
I want to read the original book.
I want to read the original.
- 原書 - It means "original book" in Japanese.
- を - object particle in Japanese, indicates that the object of the action is "原書".
- 読みたい - verb "read" in the present tense, meaning "I want to read".
- です - finishing particle in Japanese, used to express politeness or formality.
私はこの冊子を読み終えました。
Watashi wa kono satsusho o yomi oeta
I finished reading this book.
I finished reading this booklet.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "I"
- この (kono) - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 冊子 (sakushi) - noun meaning "book" or "brochure"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case "book"
- 読み終えました (yomioemashita) - verb meaning "I finished reading"
簡潔な文章は読みやすいです。
Kanketsu na bunshou wa yomiyasui desu
A concise sentence is easy to read.
- 簡潔な - concise, succinct
- 文章 - text, writing
- は - topic particle
- 読みやすい - easy to read
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
読みが上手ですね。
Yomi ga jouzu desu ne
You read very well.
I am good at reading.
- 読み - reading
- が - subject particle
- 上手 - skillful, good
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
- ね - confirmation/affirmation particle
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "reading" é "(読み) yomi". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
