読む
よむ
JLPT N5 · vocab_verbMeaning
To read
Examples
図書館で本を読みます。
I read books at the library.
Related Kanji
📖 How to Use
「読む」is a verb meaning "To read." Practice conjugating it: polite form (〜ます), negative (〜ません), and te-form (〜て).
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
A common mistake with 「読む」is mixing up plain form and polite form. On JLPT, both appear — know both.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい2 & もんだい3
Verbs like 「読む」appear in grammar questions where you need to choose the correct conjugated form.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「読む」mean in Japanese?+
「読む」means "To read". It is a JLPT N5 vocabulary word in the "vocab_verb" category.
How do you read 「読む」?+
「読む」is read as「よむ」.
Is 「読む」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, 「読む」is an official JLPT N5 word. Mastering all N5 vocabulary (~800 words) is essential for passing.
Can you give an example sentence using 「読む」?+
図書館で本を読みます。 — I read books at the library.
Practice 「読む」 with spaced repetition