synonym Comparative
読書
VS
閲読
Differences Between "読書" and "閲読"
Option A
読書
Meaning
reading (as an activity/hobby)
Reading
どくしょ (dokusho)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
私の趣味は読書です。
My hobby is reading.
Option B
閲読
Meaning
reading (carefully); perusal
Reading
えつどく (etsudoku)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
提出された論文を教授が丁寧に閲読する。
The professor carefully peruses the submitted thesis.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(reading (as an activity/hobby))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 読書: Refers to the activity of reading, often as a hobby or for study. It's a noun. 「本を読む」 (hon o yomu) is the verb phrase for "to read a book".
- 閲読: 書類や文書を注意深く、または詳しく読み調べること。主に公的な文脈や学術的な文脈で使われます。
- 読書: Refers to the activity of reading, often as a hobby or for study. It's a noun. 「本を読む」 (hon o yomu) is the verb phrase for "to read a book".
- 閲読: 書類や文書を注意深く、または詳しく読み調べること。主に公的な文脈や学術的な文脈で使われます。
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