参考

reference, something useful to consult

s ã̠ ŋ k o̞ː
参 join; take part + 考 think; consider
noun Rare #39,476
reference, something useful to consult Often used in 参考になる (to be helpful) and 参考にする (to use as a reference).
JA: この本を参考にします。
EN: I'll use this book as a reference.

僕の参考にしたくて子作りの?

I want to use it as a reference for having kids?

— Hoje Eu Quero Voltar Sozinho (2014)

参考のためにカタログをお送りください。

Please send me the catalog for reference.

とても参考になります。

This is very helpful.

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