English–Japanese

“reader” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajidokusha

Example

この本の読者は多いです。ko no hon no doku sha wa ō i de su

This book has many readers.

Illustration for 読者 (reader)

How to say “reader” in Japanese

“Reader” in Japanese is 読者 (dokusha).

It focuses on someone who takes in written material and forms part of the audience for it.

Full entry for 読者: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 読者

この小説は若い読者にも人気があります。ko no shō setsu wa waka i doku sha ni mo nin ki ga a ri ma su

This novel is also popular with young readers.

Tips for using 読者

  • In publishing contexts, 読者 (dokusha) can describe not only one person but also the wider readership of a book or magazine.

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