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“reading aloud” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajirōdoku

Example

学校で詩を朗読します。gak kō de shi o rō doku shi ma su

I read a poem aloud at school.

Illustration for 朗読 (reading aloud)

How to say “reading aloud” in Japanese

“Reading aloud” in Japanese is 朗読 (rōdoku).

It conveys a written text to listeners by giving its words an audible voice.

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

Example sentences with 朗読

寝る前に物語の朗読を聞きます。ne ru mae ni monogatari no rō doku o ki ki ma su

I listen to a story being read aloud before bed.

Tips for using 朗読

  • The meaning includes more than producing sound because the reader usually makes the text understandable to listeners through pace, pauses, and vocal expression.

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