Translation guide
The English word "perusal" means reading or examining something, often with care. In Japanese, there is no single direct equivalent; the best choice depends on context, formality, and whether you are reading, looking through, or checking something.
To read something, often with attention or thoroughness.
Means perusal in the sense of careful reading or studying a text. Often used in formal or written contexts.
To look through or glance over something, like a document or book, without necessarily reading every word.
To examine or check something, like a document, for errors or information.
Means confirmation or checking. Often used when perusal is for verification purposes.
English 'perusal' covers a range of reading activities. Japanese uses different words depending on whether you are reading carefully, skimming, checking, or browsing. Avoid trying to translate 'perusal' directly; instead, choose the expression that matches the specific action.
In many casual contexts, simply using 読む (to read) with an adverb like じっくり (carefully) or ざっと (roughly) is more natural than a formal compound word.
Please peruse the contract carefully.
A common, natural way to say "read carefully" or "take one's time reading." Suitable for everyday use.
Try perusing this book.
Intensive or close reading, often used in academic or literary contexts. Implies a deeper level of analysis than 熟読.
I need to peruse the thesis.
Reading through from beginning to end, not necessarily with extreme care. Can be used for perusal when the focus is on completeness.
I perused the materials.
Literally "pass one's eyes over." The most common way to say "look through" or "peruse" in a casual or business setting.
I'll peruse the report beforehand.
Formal term for viewing or perusing documents, web pages, etc. Common in official or technical contexts.
You need permission to peruse the documents.
To read roughly or skim. Implies a quick perusal rather than careful reading.
I perused the newspaper quickly.
Please peruse the contents.