読み方
Meanings
pronunciation; reading (of a kanji)
Refers to the way a word or character is pronounced or read aloud. Common in language-learning contexts.
Please tell me how to read this kanji.
He is looking up the pronunciation of difficult words.
way of reading aloud; manner of reading
Focuses on the style or manner of vocal reading, such as intonation, speed, or expressiveness. Often used in contexts like reading aloud for an audience.
His way of reading poetry is very emotional.
interpretation; reading (of a text)
Refers to how one understands or interprets a text, situation, or data. Common in analytical or critical contexts.
The conclusion changes depending on how you interpret this data.
His interpretation of the novel is unique.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉の読み方を調べるto look up how to read/pronounce something
I looked up how to read this kanji in the dictionary.
- 読み方によって〈事〉が変わるdepending on how one reads/interprets it, something changes
The meaning of this passage changes depending on how you interpret it.
- 読み方が分からないto not know how to read/pronounce something
I don't know how to read this name.
- 読み方を教えるto teach someone how to read something
The teacher taught me how to read the kanji.