英和和英

something that is read

to read a book

to finish reading

to make a person read a book

the act of reading books

Read a lot

to read a book

I read the book carelessly―made a cursory reading of the book―skimmed over the book.

He is busy reading―reading away.

to read through a book

to finish reading something

I have finished reading―done reading―the book.

to count less than the actual number―cheat a tradesman by miscounting

to recite the sutras―chant the sutras―say the masses

to digest a book

an original draft of a writing

I see!

to begin to read something

a person who takes the role of a reader in a theatrical performance

the action of reciting sutras

It can be read with interest.

He is constantly reading.

Two (cylindrical items).

a copy-book

to read a sutra

a type of play that is suited for reading rather than acting

He pores over books.

a presentation copy

to digest a book

Read!