参考
さんこう
sankou
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
参考 (さんこう (sankou)) means "Reference". It is read さんこう (sankou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Reference
Also : Consultation
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Example Sentences
参考までに、昨年の売上を見てください。
さんこうまでに、さくねんのうりあげをみてください。
For reference, please look at last year's sales.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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