相談 vs 打ち合わせ
Japanese word comparison
Listen to 相談
Listen to 打ち合わせ
| 相談 | 打ち合わせ |
|---|---|
SOU-dan noun / verb (する) | うちあわせ noun / verb (する) |
| to consult; to talk something over and seek advice | preliminary meeting; coordination meeting |
How they differ
打ち合わせ focuses on arranging details and coordinating plans before doing something, so it is more practical and task-oriented than 相談. 相談 can be about advice or personal concerns, while 打ち合わせ usually implies an actual meeting to align schedules, roles, or procedures.
When to use each
When to use 相談: Use 相談 when the main purpose is to seek advice or talk something over.
When to use 打ち合わせ: Use 打ち合わせ when people need to coordinate details for a project, event, or work task.
Side-by-side examples
- この件はあとで相談しましょう。
(Let’s talk this over later.) - 明日のイベントについて打ち合わせをしました。
(We had a coordination meeting about tomorrow’s event.)
Register & nuance: 打ち合わせ is common in business and group-work contexts, while 相談 is broader and more conversational.