to read. 読む (yomu) = to read. 読書 (dokusho) = reading books. Essential for JLPT study.
読む（よむ）、読書（どくしょ）
to read, reading (books)
読む = to read. 読書 (dokusho = reading) is the activity. A great JLPT study tip: 多読 (tadoku = extensive reading) helps build vocabulary naturally.
From the JLP Quiz question bank — the word in the form it is actually tested in.
「喜ぶ」の読み方は？
Answer: よろこぶ
Watch the explainer「越える」の読み方は？
Answer: こえる
Watch the explainer「来年」の読み方は？
Answer: らいねん
Watch the explainer「怒る」の読み方は？
Answer: おこる
Watch the explainer「材料」の読み方は？
Answer: ざいりょう
Watch the explainer「秒」の読み方は？
Answer: びょう
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