Translation and Meaning of: 読書 - dokusho
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 読書 (dokusho) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: dokusho
Kana: どくしょ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: reading
Meaning in English: reading
Definition: reading books.
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (読書) dokusho
The Japanese word 読書 (dokusho) is composed of the Kanji 読 (doku) which means "reading" and 書 (short) which means "writing". Therefore, the meaning of 読書 is "reading" or "act of reading". The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when reading was an important activity for the Japanese elite, which reads mainly poetry and Chinese literature. Over time, reading has become more accessible and popular, and nowadays it is a common and valued activity throughout Japan.How to Write in Japanese - (読書) dokusho
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Synonyms and Similar - (読書) dokusho
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:
書籍を読む; 本を読む; 読み物をする; 読むこと
Words containing: 読書
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Words with the same pronunciation: どくしょ dokusho
Example Sentences - (読書) dokusho
Below are some example sentences:
私の趣味は読書です。
Watashi no shumi wa dokusho desu
My hobby is reading.
My hobby and read.
- 私 - me in Japanese
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging
- 趣味 - "hobby" in Japanese
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 読書 - "reading" in Japanese
- です - "to be" in Japanese, indicating the end of the sentence
私は余暇に読書をするのが好きです。
Watashi wa yoka ni dokusho wo suru no ga suki desu
I like to read during my free time.
I like to read my leisure.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - topic particle indicating that the subject of the sentence is "I"
- 余暇 (yoka) - The word is "leisure time"
- に (ni) - particle that indicates the time when the action occurs, in this case "during free time"
- 読書 (dokusho) - Noun that means "reading"
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the sentence, in this case "reading"
- する (suru) - verb that means "to do"
- のが (noga) - particle that indicates the function of nominal subject of the sentence, in this case "do reading"
- 好き (suki) - adjective meaning "to like"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the polite and affirmative form of the sentence
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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 "(読書) dokusho". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
