読

Read

よむ (yomu)

JLPT N5

Interesting Fact

Japan is famous for its vending machines, but drinks aren't the only thing they've sold. In the past, some train stations had vending machines stocked with books and manga, allowing travelers to pick up something to read before their journey. In few places could you buy both a drink and a new story from neighboring machines.

Memory Trick

The left side is 言 (words), and the right side is 売 (sell). Someone is selling words in the form of a book. To enjoy those words, you have to read. That's 読.