Japanese word

助言

Pronunciation

Romajijogen

Meaning

  • nounadvice

Example

先生の助言は役に立ちました。sen sei no jo gen wa yaku ni ta chi ma shi ta

My teacher's advice was helpful.

Illustration for 助言 (advice)

More examples

将来の進路について、両親に助言を求めました。shō rai no shin ro ni tsu i te ryō shin ni jo gen o moto me ma shi ta

I asked my parents for advice about my future career path.

Core concept

It places helpful guidance beside a decision, leaving the final choice to the person who receives it.

Common phrases

  • 助言を求めるjo gen o moto me ru

    seek advice

  • 助言を受けるjo gen o u ke ru

    receive advice

  • 助言に従うjo gen ni shitaga u

    follow advice

  • 助言を与えるjo gen o ata e ru

    give advice

Similar words

忠告chūkoku: Advice that points out a possible danger or mistake and urges a safer course.
勧告kankoku: Formal advice that strongly recommends a particular action or decision.
進言shingen: Advice respectfully offered to a person with greater authority.
提言teigen: A clearly stated proposal intended to influence a decision or policy.

Definition in Japanese

よりよい判断や行動のために相手へ伝える意見や知識。yo ri yo i han dan ya kō dō no ta me ni ai te e tsuta e ru i ken ya chi shiki

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 助言 (jogen) joins 助 (jo, "help") and 言 (gen, "words"), expressing guidance offered to support a decision or action.

Usage tips

  • In professional conversation, this noun can signal carefully considered guidance rather than an offhand suggestion.

Other meanings

  • suggestionnoun
  • tipnoun

Related words

  • 助言者jogenshaadvisornoun

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