🦅 Project Eagle
synonym Comparative
参考にする
VS
参考書

Differences Between "参考にする" and "参考書"

Option A
参考にする
Meaning
to use as reference, to refer to
Reading
さんこうにする (sankou ni suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の意見を参考にして、計画を立てました。
I made a plan by referring to his opinion.
Option B
参考書
Meaning
reference book, textbook, study guide
Reading
さんこうしょ (sankousho)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼はJLPTの試験のために参考書をたくさん読んでいます。
He is reading many reference books for the JLPT exam.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to use as reference, to refer to)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 参考にする: To use information or examples from something to help make a decision or create something new. Often implies not copying directly but drawing inspiration. (何かを決めたり、新しいものを作ったりする際に、情報や例を見て助けにすることです。直接コピーするのではなく、ヒントを得るニュアンスがあります。)
- 参考書: 学習や研究の助けとなるように、情報がまとめられた本。試験対策によく使われます。A book containing compiled information to aid learning or research. Often used for exam preparation.
🦅

Want to boost your Japanese vocabulary?

Project Eagle automatically tracks and targets your weak words using AI. Practice thousands of operational exams completely for free!