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相談

Consultation

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Meaning

Primary

Consultation

Alternatives

Discussion, Advice

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A mutual talk. 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.

Reading

そうだん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

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.

Context

Patterns of Use

相談に〜 相談を〜

Common Word Combinations

  • 相談に行く

    to go for advice

    相談に乗る

    to give advice

    相談に来る

    to come for advice

Context Sentences

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."

Kanji Composition

  1. 相
    そう Mutual
  2. 談
    だん Talk