English–Japanese

“reference” in Japanese

Japanese

Also参考 (sankō)

Pronunciation

Romajisanshō

Example

地図を参照してください。chi zu o san shō shi te ku da sa i

Please refer to the map.

Illustration for 参照 (reference)

How to say “reference” in Japanese

“Reference” in Japanese is 参照 (sanshō).

Means using available information as a basis for checking, comparing, or understanding something.

Full entry for 参照: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 参照

詳しい手順は説明書を参照してください。kuwa shi i te jun wa setsu mei sho o san shō shi te ku da sa i

Please refer to the manual for detailed instructions.

Tips for using 参照

  • The word 参照 (sanshō) appears frequently in manuals and written instructions, while spoken requests more often use 見て (mite) or 確認して (kakunin shite).

Other Japanese words for “reference”

この本を参考にします。ko no hon o san kō ni shi ma su

I will use this book as a reference.

“reference” in other languages