熟読

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 熟読 (じゅくどく) is a noun that also forms a する verb for reading closely and carefully enough to understand the content.
• Basic usage: It suits contracts, instructions, and other texts whose details must not be overlooked.
  • 契約書を熟読してから署名してください。 — Read the contract carefully before signing it.
  • 彼女は説明書を何度も熟読した。 — She studied the instructions closely several times.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Reading and close reading
  • 読む covers reading in general, while 熟読 emphasizes detailed reading for understanding. It does not mean merely skimming.