(ふろく)

ふろく
noun
appendix, supplement
1. appendix, supplement
Additional material at the end of a book or document containing supplementary information.
(くわ)しいデータは付録(ふろく)()っている。
Detailed data is included in the appendix.
論文(ろんぶん)付録(ふろく)参考資料(さんこうしりょう)をまとめた。
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.
この雑誌(ざっし)付録(ふろく)はかわいいポーチだ。
The bonus item with this magazine is a cute pouch.

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:

  • 付録(ふろく)参照(さんしょう) (refer to appendix)
  • 付録(ふろく)記載(きさい) (listed in the appendix)
  • 付録(ふろく)A, 付録(ふろく)B (Appendix A, Appendix B)

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

RELATED TERMS:

  • 序文(じょぶん) - preface
  • 巻末(かんまつ) - end of volume

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