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読み取る
yomitoru
to read or interpret
このバーコードを読み取ってください
Please scan this barcode.
general
To read or interpret information from a source, such as text, data, or a code.
彼女は手紙の意味を読み取った
She interpreted the meaning of the letter.
Often used for scanning, interpreting, or extracting information from various sources.
general
To infer or deduce something from a situation or behavior.
彼の表情から不安を読み取った
I sensed his anxiety from his expression.
Used metaphorically to describe understanding subtle cues or emotions.
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Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative Use
While '読み取る' can mean 'to scan' or 'to read' literally, it is also commonly used to describe interpreting emotions or subtle cues.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
In technical contexts, it often refers to scanning or extracting data, while in everyday language, it can mean interpreting emotions or situations.
Word Origin
From the verb '読む' (yomu, to read) combined with the causative/perceptive suffix '-取る' (toru).
Usage Notes
Can be used both literally (reading text or data) and metaphorically (interpreting emotions or situations).
Word Breakdown
読む
to read
root取る
to take or perceive
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