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[さん()·こう()]
sankou
noun, no adjective

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[さん()·こう()]
sankou
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English Meaning(s) for 参考

noun, no adjective
  1. reference; consultation

Definition and Synonyms for 参考

Reference the act of referring or consulting
Synonyms: レファレンス, コンサルテーション, 参照, 参考, 参酌, 引照
Reference an indicator that orients you generally
Synonyms: 原点, 参考, 基準, 基準点, 基点, 引き合い, 引き合う, 目安

Meanings for each kanji in 参考

» nonplussed; three; going; coming; visiting; visit; be defeated; die; be madly in love
» consider; think over

Categories 参考 is a member of

Action something done (usually as opposed to something said)
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Indicator a signal for attracting attention
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Sample Sentences for 参考

She fell fast asleep over a study aid.
In all likelihood, you will pass the entrance exam if you use this textbook.
Refer to the instruction manual if you need to fix the refrigerator.
Learning lessons from Europe, Japan has to switch its economic-oriented policy to a consumer-conscious one, in order to cope with the coming unprecedented aging society towards the 21st century.
This reference is valuable for my research.

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