Japanese word

忠告

Pronunciation

Romajichūkoku

Meaning

  • nounadvice

Example

先生の忠告を聞いて、危険な道を避けました。sen sei no chū koku o ki i te ki ken na michi o sa ke ma shi ta

I followed my teacher's advice and avoided the dangerous road.

Illustration for 忠告 (advice)

More examples

何度も同じ忠告を受けたので、計画を見直しました。nan do mo ona ji chū koku o u ke ta no de kei kaku o mi nao shi ma shi ta

I received the same advice several times, so I revised my plan.

Core concept

Expresses earnest guidance intended to keep someone from danger or a mistaken course of action.

Common phrases

  • 忠告を聞くchū koku o ki ku

    heed advice

  • 忠告を受けるchū koku o u ke ru

    receive advice

  • 忠告に従うchū koku ni shitaga u

    follow advice

Similar words

助言jogen: Advice that offers help or direction without necessarily urging a change.
警告keikoku: A clear statement about danger or a harmful result that may occur.
勧告kankoku: A formal recommendation about what action or policy should be followed.
戒めimashime: Advice or a reminder intended to prevent wrongdoing or careless behavior.

Definition in Japanese

相手のためを思い、危険や誤りを避けるように伝える意見。ai te no ta me o omo i ki ken ya ayama ri o sa ke ru yō ni tsuta e ru i ken

Word origin

忠 (chū, "loyalty") and 告 (koku, "tell") combine to form 忠告 (chūkoku), advice given out of concern for another person.

Usage tips

  • 忠告 (chūkoku) is stronger than casual advice because it often carries the sense of urging someone to avoid a danger or mistake.

Other meanings

  • warningnoun

Related words

  • 忠告するchūkokusuruadviseverb

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