相談(そうだん)

そうだん
noun (verbal)
consultation, discussion
1. consultation, discussion
Seeking advice or discussing a matter with someone.
先生(せんせい)に相談(そうだん)する。
To consult with a teacher.
ちょっと相談(そうだん)があるんですが。
I have something I'd like to discuss with you.
仕事(しごと)のことで上司(じょうし)に相談(そうだん)したら、いいアドバイスをもらえた。
When I consulted my boss about work, I got good advice.

相談(そうだん) means consultation or discussion, typically seeking advice or input from others.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 〜に相談(そうだん)する: to consult with someone
  • 相談(そうだん)に乗(の)る: to give advice, to hear someone out
  • 相談(そうだん)を受(う)ける: to receive consultation

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 相談(そうだん)相手(あいて): person to consult with
  • 相談(そうだん)窓口(まどぐち): consultation desk/counter
  • 相談(そうだん)役(やく): advisor, consultant
  • 身(み)の上(うえ)相談(そうだん): personal advice column

USEFUL EXPRESSION:
ちょっと相談(そうだん)があるんですが... (I have something I'd like to discuss with you...) - polite way to ask for advice.

NUANCE:
相談(そうだん) implies two-way discussion, not just asking a question.

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Added 2026.1.9 21:52 · Revised 2026.2.21 21:44
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