godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
Used when one reads something to the end, often a book or long text.
この小説を一晩で読み切った。
I finished reading this novel in one night.
長い資料だったが、
It was a long document, but I managed to read it through.
godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
figure out; fully anticipate
Metaphorical extension: to read a situation or person completely, seeing through their intentions or predicting outcomes.
彼は相手の作戦を読み切って、見事に勝った。
He figured out his opponent's strategy and won brilliantly.
彼女の気持ちを読み切るのは難しい。
It's hard to fully anticipate her feelings.