Meaning

Primary

Consultation

Alternatives

Consulting, Formal Request For Advice

Word Type

noun, verbal noun, の adjective

Explanation

When you need to consult someone on a problem, you schedule a consultation with them.

諮問 is a very formal word for consultation or seeking advice, usually in the context of a government body or authority asking a council for their opinion.
政府が委員会に諮問する means the government refers a matter to a committee for deliberation or advice, for example. This also appears in names for advisory committees (諮問委員会).

Reading

しもん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その日は経済財政諮問会議が開催される予定です。

The Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy plans to hold a meeting on the same day.

Kanji Composition