購読
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Base noun form. Refers to a subscription service, such as for newspapers, magazines, or digital content. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『購読する』 (kōdoku suru, 'to subscribe').
Theme

At a café, User is chatting with their colleague Kobayashi-san about magazine subscriptions and digital media habits.

購読

こうどく

subscription

Everyday Life & SurvivalShopping & Money Use

Memory Hook

Imagine subscribing to a magazine: you 'go' (購 kō sounds like 'go') and 'read' (読 doku means 'read') regularly. 'Go-read' → 購読 (kōdoku, 'subscription').

Cultural Note

In Japan, many people have 『購読』 (kōdoku, 'subscriptions') for newspapers like 『朝日新聞』 (Asahi Shinbun, 'Asahi Newspaper') or magazines. It's a common way to stay informed or enjoy hobbies.

Forms

Base: 購読Base noun form. Refers to a subscription service, such as for newspapers, magazines, or digital content. Often used with 『する』 (suru, 'to do') to form the verb 『購読する』 (kōdoku suru, 'to subscribe').