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English - Japanese
Refer
rəˈfər
Extremely common
700 - 800
700 - 800
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
参照する (さんしょうする), 言及する (げんきゅうする), 紹介する (しょうかいする), 推薦する (すいせんする)
Refer meanings in Japanese
参照する (さんしょうする)
Example:
Please refer to the manual for instructions.
操作方法についてはマニュアルを参照してください。
He referred to several studies in his report.
彼はレポートでいくつかの研究を参照した。
Usage: formalContext: Used in academic, technical, or professional contexts where information is cited or consulted.
Note: This is commonly used in written language, especially in reports and academic papers.
言及する (げんきゅうする)
Example:
She referred to the issue during the meeting.
彼女は会議の中でその問題に言及した。
The article refers to previous research.
その記事は以前の研究に言及している。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in both spoken and written contexts when mentioning or alluding to something.
Note: This term can be used in everyday conversation as well as in formal writing.
紹介する (しょうかいする)
Example:
I would like to refer you to my colleague.
私の同僚を紹介したいと思います。
Can you refer me to a good doctor?
良い医者を紹介してくれますか？
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when directing someone to another person or resource for help.
Note: This usage emphasizes the act of introducing someone or something.
推薦する (すいせんする)
Example:
I can refer you for the job position.
その職のためにあなたを推薦できます。
He referred her for the scholarship.
彼は彼女を奨学金に推薦した。
Usage: formalContext: Used in professional or formal contexts when endorsing someone for a position or opportunity.
Note: This is often used in contexts where a recommendation is required.
Refer's synonyms
mention
To refer to something briefly or in passing.
Example: She mentioned her favorite book during the conversation.
Note: Mention is more casual and less formal than refer.
cite
To refer to a source or authority to support an argument or statement.
Example: The author cited several sources in the research paper.
Note: Cite specifically implies giving credit or acknowledgment to a source.
allude
To refer indirectly or suggestively to something.
Example: He alluded to his difficult childhood but didn't elaborate.
Note: Allude is more subtle and implies hinting at something without explicitly stating it.
point to
To indicate or suggest something as evidence or support.
Example: The data points to a clear trend in consumer behavior.
Note: Point to is more direct and emphasizes indicating a specific piece of evidence or information.
direct to
To instruct or guide someone to a specific place or person for information or assistance.
Example: Please direct any further questions to our customer service department.
Note: Direct to is more about guiding or instructing towards a specific destination or resource.
Refer expressions, common phrases
Refer to
To direct someone to a particular source of information or person for assistance or guidance.
Example: Can you please refer to the manual for instructions on how to assemble the furniture?
Note: The phrase 'refer to' specifically indicates directing someone to a source or person for information, rather than just mentioning or alluding to something.
Reference
A mention or citation of a source of information or a person who can provide information.
Example: Please include a list of references at the end of your research paper.
Note: While 'refer' implies directing someone to a source, 'reference' is the act of mentioning or citing that source.
Referred by
To be recommended or directed to something or someone by another person.
Example: I was referred by a friend to this amazing restaurant.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the action of being recommended or directed by someone else.
Referendum
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a direct decision.
Example: The government held a referendum to let the citizens decide on the new law.
Note: In this context, 'referendum' is a formal process of referring a specific issue to the public for a decision.
Referral
The act of sending or directing someone to another person or place for assistance or information.
Example: The doctor gave me a referral to see a specialist for further treatment.
Note: 'Referral' is the action of sending someone to another source or person for specific help or services.
With reference to
Used to introduce a topic or subject that relates to something previously mentioned or discussed.
Example: With reference to your email, I would like to clarify a few points.
Note: This phrase is a formal way of indicating that the following discussion is related to or based on something previously mentioned.
Referring to
To mention or allude to something in speech or writing.
Example: He kept referring to his notes during the presentation.
Note: This phrase indicates mentioning or making allusions to something within the context of a conversation or text.
Refer everyday (slang) expressions
Ref
Used informally to mean recommending or directing someone to something.
Example: I'll ref you to the best sushi restaurant in town.
Note: Shortened informal version of 'refer'.
Referencing
Referring to or mentioning something in conversation or discussion.
Example: She's referencing that movie we watched last week.
Note: Used as a verb to indicate the act of mentioning or alluding to something.
Ref'd
Informal past tense form of 'referred'.
Example: I ref'd him to the job posting.
Note: Casual abbreviation used in spoken language.
Refer back
To check or return to a previous point or discussion for further information.
Example: Let's refer back to our previous conversation for clarification.
Note: A more informal way of saying 'returning to a previous point for reference'.
Recommending
Expressing approval or support for something and suggesting it to others.
Example: I'm recommending this book to everyone I know.
Note: While 'recommend' is synonymous with 'refer', 'recommending' is a more colloquial form.
Referring
Indicating or alluding to something mentioned before.
Example: He keeps referring to that incident as a turning point in his life.
Note: Used as a verb form of 'refer', commonly in conversational language.
Refer - Examples
I referred to the book several times during my presentation.
She referred me to a specialist for my medical condition.
The speaker referred to the recent political events in his speech.
Refer grammar
Refer - Verb (Verb) / Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present)
Lemma: refer
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): referred, refered
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): referring, refering
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): refers
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): refer
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): refer
Syllables, Separation and Stress
refer Contains 2 syllables: re • fer
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈfər
re fer , ri ˈfər (The red syllable is stressed)
Refer - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
refer: 700 - 800 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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