Japanese Word of the Day
相談する
soh-DAHN su-ru • verb (suru verb) — 18th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: to consult; to seek advice or discuss a problem with someone
Examples
- この問題は上司に相談したほうがいい。
(You should consult your boss about this problem.) - 友達に相談したら、いいアドバイスをもらった。
(When I consulted my friend, I received good advice.) - 何でも一人で悩まずに、家族に相談してください。
(Don't struggle alone with everything; please consult your family.)
Synonyms
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相談する is used when you want to ask someone for advice or discuss a problem or decision. The person you consult is usually marked with に (e.g., 医者に相談する, 友達に相談する). Polite forms are 相談します / 相談しました. '相談に乗る' means 'to give someone advice' (to listen and help).
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