本や雑誌を読むのが好きだ
I like reading books and magazines (and such).
Listen to pronunciation
Handwriting
Example sentences
I make it a habit to read a book every night before bed.
本を読みながら食べる
Eat while reading a book.
本とか雑誌とか読んでいる
I'm reading books and magazines and such.
何か面白い本が読みたい
I want to read something interesting.
静かな場所で本を読みたい
I want to read books in a quiet place.
夜は静かに本を読むのが好きだ。
I like reading books quietly at night.
この本は何度読んでも面白いです。
This book is interesting no matter how many times I read it.
彼は簡単な漢字さえ読めない。
He cannot even read simple kanji.
たまにカフェに行って本を読みます。
I occasionally go to a cafe to read a book.
Usage Notes
Also used for 'reading' a person's mind or the situation.
Sottaku
About Sottaku
Sottaku is an app for learning Chinese, Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.
Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.
Free Forever
Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.
Smart SRS System
Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.
Comprehensive Content
From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.
Community Chat
Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across all 8 supported languages.