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拝読 (はいどく) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
read (humble)
humble (kenjougo) polite (teineigo)
Humble expression used when the speaker reads something written by a respected person, such as a letter, email, or manuscript. Often used in business correspondence.
先せん 生せい の 論ろん 文ぶん を 拝はい 読どく し て 、 大たい 変へん 勉べん 強きょう に なり まし た 。
I had the honor of reading your paper, and I learned a great deal.
Similar words 読よ む Neutral verb for 'to read'. 拝読 is the humble equivalent used when the object of reading belongs to or is created by someone deserving respect.
拝はい 見けん Humble verb for 'to see/look at'. 拝読 is specifically for reading text, while 拝見 is for viewing something.
Etymology Compound of 拝 (hai, 'worship, respect') + 読 (doku, 'read'). The prefix 拝 is used in humble expressions to show respect toward the person whose action or possession is involved.
