付録

• Reading: ふろく
• Romaji: furoku
• Kanji breakdown: 付 (fu) — attach, affix; 録 (roku) — record, register
• Pronunciation: /ɸɯ.ɾo.kɯ/

Meaning

Appendix; supplement; annex. Extra material attached to a book, magazine, or document.

A noun referring to supplementary material included with a main publication. In academic and business contexts, it means an appendix or annex at the end of a document. In popular culture, 付録 often refers to the bonus gifts or extras bundled with Japanese magazines — fashion accessories, cosmetics samples, or character goods that attract buyers.

Examples

1. 論文の付録にデータの一覧を載せた。 I included a data table in the appendix of my paper.
2. この雑誌の付録にトートバッグがついている。 This magazine comes with a tote bag as a bonus.
3. 付録の資料も必ず目を通してください。 Please be sure to read through the supplementary materials as well.

Usage Guide

Context: publishing, academics, business

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Sino-Japanese: 付 (fu, attach/affix) + 録 (roku, record/register). Literally 'attached record' — supplementary content affixed to the main work.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal