Japanese word

朗読

Pronunciation

Romajirōdoku

Meaning

  • nounreading aloud

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 詩の朗読shi no rō doku

    poetry reading

  • 朗読を聞くrō doku o ki ku

    listen to a reading

Similar words

音読ondoku: The act of reading written words aloud to practice or confirm their pronunciation.
読み上げyomiage: The act of saying written words aloud in a clear and complete sequence.

Definition in Japanese

文章や詩を、声に出して読み上げること。bun shō ya shi o koe ni da shi te yo mi a ge ru ko to

Word origin

The word 朗読 (rōdoku) joins 朗 (rō, "clear") with 読 (doku, "read"); the compound refers to reading a text aloud with clear vocal delivery.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • recitationnoun

Related words

  • 朗読者rōdokushareadernoun

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