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読書

どくしょ

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Examples

寝る前に三十分ほど読書する。

静かな午後を読書で過ごした。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 読書, read どくしょ, denotes the activity of reading books as a habit or pastime.
  • Basic usage: It describes reading books for a set time before bed or spending a quiet afternoon with books.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • The activity of reading books
    • It suits reading books as an activity, habit, or pastime rather than decoding one word or notice.

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