ガイドブック (gaidobukku) Japanese meaning: guidebook | KotomoraI bought a guidebook before the trip.
This guidebook lists recommended restaurants.
Usage patterns
ガイドブックを片手に〈動詞〉to do something with a guidebook in hand
I walked around town with a guidebook in hand.
ガイドブックに載っているto be listed/featured in a guidebook
This restaurant is listed in the guidebook.
ガイドブックを参考にするto use a guidebook as a reference
I used a guidebook as a reference when planning the trip.