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read, already read (message status)
Indicates that a message has been read by the recipient. Originally a feature of LINE messaging app, now widely used across various messaging platforms.
Composition: 既 (already) + 読 (reading) = already read
Origin: This term became widely used with the LINE messaging app's read receipt feature, which shows "既読" when a message has been seen.
Common expressions
- 既読がつく - to show as read
- 既読になる - to become read (status changes to read)
- 既読スルー - to leave someone on read, to read but not reply
- 既読無視 - to ignore after reading
Similar words
- 未読 - unread
Cultural note: The 既読スルー phenomenon has become a social issue in Japan, especially among young people, as ignoring messages after reading them is seen as rude or can cause anxiety about the relationship.