読破する

dokuhasu

to read through thoroughly

その小説を読破するのに一週間かかった

It took me a week to read through that novel.

formal

To read a book or document from beginning to end, often with great effort or thoroughness

彼はその難しい本を読破した

He read through that difficult book.

Often used for long or challenging texts. Can imply completion with understanding.

Collocations

小説を読破するto read a novel thoroughly本を読破するto read a book thoroughly

to finish reading

Use for books or documents that require significant effort to complete.

From 読む (to read) + 破る (to break through). The 'break through' implies completing something difficult.

Often used for academic or literary works. Can imply both completion and deep understanding.

読む

to read

root

破る

to break through

root

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