(ふろく)

ふろく
noun
appendix, supplement
media
1. appendix, supplement
Additional material at the end of a book or document containing supplementary information.
付録(ふろく)()ください
Please see the appendix.
Detailed data is included in the appendix.
I compiled reference materials in the appendix of the thesis.
2. bonus, free gift
A free item included with a magazine or product as a bonus.
雑誌(ざっし)付録(ふろく)ほしい
I want the magazine's bonus item.
The bonus item with this magazine is a cute pouch.
My daughter buys this magazine every month just for the bonus item.

Usage: 付録(ふろく) has two common uses: (1) supplementary material in books/documents, and (2) free gifts included with magazines.

Sense 1 - book appendix

Sense 2 - magazine bonus

  • 雑誌(ざっし)付録(ふろく) (magazine bonus item)
  • 付録(ふろく)つき (with bonus item)
  • Japanese magazines, especially fashion magazines, often include bonus items like bags, cosmetics, or stationery

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