Word Meaning 下読

したよみ shitayomi

下読 is read as したよみ (shitayomi) and means preparatory reading.

Meaning

English

preparatory reading
preparation (for a lesson)
reading through (e.g. a script)
rehearsal (of a play)

Reading

Kana

したよみ

Romaji

shitayomi

Writing Variants

下読み したよみ shitayomi

Stroke Sequence

2 Characters • 17 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N5 Jōyō Grade 2 Kanken 9級 Rank 129807 Priority U

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