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Noun meaning 'reference' or 'consultation'. Often used in phrases like 『参考にする』 (sankou ni suru, 'to use as a reference'). Example: 『この本を参考にしてください』 (kono hon o sankou ni shite kudasai, 'Please refer to this book').
Theme
At a university library, User and their friend Ken are working on a group project and discussing sources for their research paper.
参考
さんこう
reference
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
To remember 『参考』 (sankou, 'reference'), think of 'san' as 'sun' illuminating knowledge, and 'kou' as 'cow' that you consult for advice — 'sun-cow' for reference!
Cultural Note
『参考』 (sankou, 'reference') is commonly used in academic and professional settings in Japan, such as in textbooks or reports, to indicate sources or materials for consultation.
Forms
Base: 参考Noun meaning 'reference' or 'consultation'. Often used in phrases like 『参考にする』 (sankou ni suru, 'to use as a reference'). Example: 『この本を参考にしてください』 (kono hon o sankou ni shite kudasai, 'Please refer to this book').