ガイド

がいど
noun
guide
communicationtravel
1. guide, tour guide
A person who leads or shows the way to tourists or visitors, providing information about places of interest.
The guide explained it to us.
The tour guide showed us around the famous places.
I work as a volunteer guide.
2. guidebook, guide
A book or document providing information about a topic or location.
旅行(りょこう)ガイドブック()った
I bought a travel guidebook.
I borrowed an audio guide and toured the art museum.
Please read the user guide before using it.

ガイド is a loanword from English 'guide,' used both for people and materials that provide guidance.

Sense 1 - person

A person who leads tours or provides information.

Sense 2 - material

A book or resource providing information.

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