Translation guide
How to express the action of reading text out loud in Japanese, covering common verbs, set phrases, and contextual usage.
To read something out loud for others to hear, or to vocalize written text.
The most direct and common verb for 'read aloud', used in educational and general contexts.
Please read the textbook aloud.
I read English passages aloud every day.
Literally 'read out in voice', a natural phrase emphasizing vocalization. Often used when contrasting with silent reading.
Reading aloud helps you remember better.
To read aloud with expression, often for literary works, poetry, or performances. More formal and artistic than 音読.
She read the poem aloud.
To read something aloud to a group, such as a story, announcement, or presentation.
To read out loud for others, often used for announcements, lists, or documents. Implies a clear, audible delivery.
I will read the names aloud.
Used for expressive reading of stories or poetry to an audience.
I read a picture book aloud to the children.
To practice pronunciation or fluency by reading text out loud.
Telling someone to read something out loud.
音読 is general 'reading aloud', often for practice or comprehension. 朗読 implies expressive, artistic reading, typically of literature or poetry, and is more formal.
Simply saying 読む (to read) does not specify aloud. To clarify, use 音読する or 声に出して読む.
Please read the minutes aloud.
Let's practice the example sentences aloud.