Consultation
Discussion, Advice
noun, verbal noun
A mutual discussion. Both sides are talking to each other and the feelings are mutual. Imagine you're discussing a problem. You want to get help with it, so you get some consultation from your friend. This discussion was very helpful.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
ねえ、相談があるんだけど。
Hey, I have something I want to discuss with you.
家のローン相談は、午後六時から午後九時です。
Home loan consultation is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
医者に相談したら「先ずはストレスのない生活をして下さい」と言われました。
When I consulted the doctor, I was told, "First, try to live a life without stress."