Japanese word

諮る

Pronunciation

Romajihakaru

Meaning

  • verbconsult

Example

新しい計画を上司に諮ります。atara shi i kei kaku o jō shi ni haka ri ma su

I consult my supervisor about the new plan.

Illustration for 諮る (consult)

More examples

重要な決定をする前に、関係者に諮ります。jū yō na ket tei o su ru mae ni kan kei sha ni haka ri ma su

I consult the people involved before making an important decision.

Core concept

Describes turning to someone for advice so that a decision or plan is based on that person's judgment.

Common phrases

  • 上司に諮るjō shi ni haka ru

    consult one's supervisor

  • 専門家に諮るsen mon ka ni haka ru

    consult an expert

  • 関係者に諮るkan kei sha ni haka ru

    consult the people involved

Similar words

相談するsōdansuru: To discuss a matter with someone and seek advice or help.
諮問するshimonsuru: To formally ask an expert or advisory body for an opinion.

Definition in Japanese

目上の人や関係者に判断のための意見を求める。me ue no hito ya kan kei sha ni han dan no ta me no i ken o moto me ru

Word origin

諮る (hakaru) is a native Japanese verb, while 諮 (shi, "seek advice") is the kanji used to represent its consultative meaning.

Usage tips

  • 諮る (hakaru) often appears in formal situations involving a supervisor, an authority, or a group whose opinion matters.

Opposites

  • 独断dokudanarbitrary decisionnoun

Related words

  • 諮問shimonconsultationnoun

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