読破する
dokuhasuverb★Intermediate
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.
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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
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読み切るphrase
to finish reading
💡Pro Tip
Usage Context
Use for books or documents that require significant effort to complete.
📖Word Origin
From 読む (to read) + 破る (to break through). The 'break through' implies completing something difficult.
📝Usage Notes
Often used for academic or literary works. Can imply both completion and deep understanding.
Word Breakdown
読む
to read
root破る
to break through
root和英辞典