読とく本ほん

also: どくほん

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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noun

reader; reading book; guidebook; manual

A book designed for learning or guided reading, such as a graded reader, introductory guide, or instructional manual. Often used in titles like 〜読本.

Written forms

読本Usage98%
- とくほん
  Standard kanji form; the reading とくほん is the most common modern reading.
- どくほん
  Alternate reading; less common and somewhat dated, but still encountered.
トクホンUsage2%
どくほん

Kanji

読read
本book, present, main

Similar words

入にゅう門もん書しょ
入門書 is a general introductory book for beginners, while 読本 often implies a structured reader or guide with a focus on reading material.
教きょう科か書しょ
教科書 is a standard school textbook, whereas 読本 can be a supplementary reader or a historical term for a specific kind of textbook.

Etymology

Compound of 読 (reading) and 本 (book). The reading とくほん is a regular on'yomi combination; どくほん is an older or alternative reading of the same characters.