Japanese word

アドバイス

Pronunciation

Romajiadobaisu

Meaning

  • nounadvice

Example

先生がアドバイスをくれます。sen sei ga a do ba i su o ku re ma su

My teacher gives me advice.

Illustration for アドバイス (advice)

More examples

友達に将来の進路についてアドバイスを求めます。tomo dachi ni shō rai no shin ro ni tsu i te a do ba i su o moto me ma su

I ask my friend for advice about my future plans.

Core concept

It conveys guidance offered to help someone choose what to do or how to handle a situation.

Common phrases

  • アドバイスをするa do ba i su o su ru

    give advice

  • アドバイスを受けるa do ba i su o u ke ru

    receive advice

  • アドバイスを求めるa do ba i su o moto me ru

    seek advice

Similar words

助言jogen: Guidance given to help someone make a decision or deal with a situation, often in a formal setting.
忠告chūkoku: Advice that warns about a possible mistake or problem.
勧めsusume: Advice that supports choosing a particular option or action.

Definition in Japanese

相手がどうすればよいかを考える手助けとして伝える意見や助言。ai te ga dō su re ba yo i ka o kanga e ru te dasu ke to shi te tsuta e ru i ken ya jo gen

Word origin

The Japanese noun アドバイス (adobaisu) is borrowed from English advice, which comes from Old French avis meaning "opinion" or "view".

Usage tips

  • In English, advice is usually uncountable, so speakers say "some advice" rather than "an advice" or "advices".

Related words

  • アドバイスするadobaisusuruadviseverb

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