godan verb (-su), transitive verb
reread; read again
Straightforward verb for reading something again, often to review or re-examine.
この本は何度も読み返したくなる。
This book makes you want to reread it many times.
メールを読み返してから返信した。
I reread the email before replying.
Standard kanji spelling; the most common written form.
Mixed kana spelling sometimes used for readability.
Uncommon abbreviated kanji form; learners should prefer 読み返す.
A noun meaning 'rereading' or 'second reading'; more formal and often used in academic or literary contexts, while 読み返す is the everyday verb.
Compound of 読み (continuative form of 読む 'to read') + 返す ('to return, repeat'). Literally 'read-return', meaning to read again.