読め

読め

"読め" means "read" (imperative form).

The word '読め' is used as a negative potential form of the verb '読む' (to read), indicating the inability to read something.

その漢字が読めない。

I cannot read that kanji.

Here, '読める' is used as the affirmative potential form of '読む,' expressing the ability to read faster by practice.

もっと早く読めるように練習します。

I will practice to be able to read faster.

In this sentence, '読め' is in the imperative form, used to give or reference a command to read something.

読めと言われても、時間が足りない。

Even if told to read, there is not enough time.