Japanese Conversation · Level 77
76 words
Japanese word
参考書
Pronunciation
Romajisankōsho
Meaning
- nounstudy guide
Example
この参考書は説明が簡単です。ko no san kō sho wa setsu mei ga kan tan de su
This study guide has simple explanations.
More examples
私は授業の復習に参考書を使います。watashi wa ju gyō no fuku shū ni san kō sho o tsuka i ma su
I use a study guide to review my lessons.
Core concept
It provides organized knowledge and guidance that helps learners understand a subject beyond what a basic textbook offers.
Common phrases
参考書を読むsan kō sho o yo mu
read a study guide
参考書を使うsan kō sho o tsuka u
use a study guide
参考書で調べるsan kō sho de shira be ru
look something up in a study guide
Similar words
教科書kyōkasho: A book officially used to teach the basic knowledge of a school subject.
問題集mondaishū: A book that contains questions and exercises for practicing a subject.
テキストtekisuto: A book or set of materials arranged for learning a subject in a course or class.
Definition in Japanese
教科書などの内容を補い、理解や学習に役立てる本。kyō ka sho na do no nai yō o ogina i ri kai ya gaku shū ni yaku da te ru hon
Word origin
参考書 (sankōsho) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 参考 (sankō, "reference") and 書 (sho, "book"); 参考 combines 参 (san, "consult") and 考 (kō, "consider").
Usage tips
- Japanese students commonly use 参考書 (sankōsho) for exam preparation, where the book may combine short explanations, worked examples, and practice questions.
Other meanings
- reference booknoun
- supplementary textbooknoun