参考

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The noun and する expression 参考 (さんこう) means consulting something as useful material for judgment or work.
• Basic usage: One can make something 参考にして, while information or opinions may 参考になる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Using something as a basis
  • It means using something as helpful material for judgment or work, not copying it unchanged.