Japanese phrase
相談に乗ってもらえますか？ sō dan ni no tte mo ra e ma su ka
Meaning
Could you give me some advice?
When to use it
Politely asks someone to hear a concern and offer advice. It is gentle and suitable for a friend, family member, or trusted coworker.
Example dialogue
仕事のことで、相談に乗ってもらえますか？ shi goto no ko to de sō dan ni no tte mo ra e ma su ka
Could you give me some advice about a work issue?
いいですよ。何があったんですか？ i i de su yo nan ga a tta n de su ka
Sure. What happened?