Japanese word

参照

Pronunciation

Romajisanshō

Meaning

  • nounreference

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 資料を参照するshi ryō o san shō su ru

    refer to the materials

  • 一覧を参照するichi ran o san shō su ru

    refer to the list

Similar words

確認kakunin: The act of checking information or a fact to make sure it is correct.
参考sankō: Information or a source used to help form an opinion or understand something.

Definition in Japanese

必要な情報を得るため、または内容を比べ確かめるために、資料などを見ること。hitsu yō na jō hō o e ru ta me ma ta wa nai yō o kura be tashi ka me ru ta me ni shi ryō na do o mi ru ko to

Word origin

参照 (sanshō, "reference") is a Sino-Japanese compound of 参 (san, "consult") and 照 (shō, "shine"), expressing the act of consulting information that illuminates a subject.

Usage tips

  • 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).

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