Japanese word

顧問

Pronunciation

Romajikomon

Meaning

  • nounadvisor

Example

私は部活の顧問に相談します。watashi wa bu katsu no ko mon ni sō dan shi ma su

I consult my club advisor.

Illustration for 顧問 (advisor)

More examples

卒業後も、部活の顧問とはときどき連絡を取っています。sotsu gyō go mo bu katsu no ko mon to wa to ki do ki ren raku o to tte i ma su

I still keep in touch with my club advisor from time to time after graduating.

Core concept

Refers to someone formally connected with a group who provides advice when the group needs knowledge or judgment.

Common phrases

  • 部活の顧問bu katsu no ko mon

    club advisor

  • 顧問に相談するko mon ni sō dan su ru

    consult an advisor

  • 顧問を務めるko mon o tsuto me ru

    serve as an advisor

Similar words

相談役sōdanyaku: A person appointed to provide guidance and advice to an organization or group.
アドバイザーadobaizā: A person with specialized knowledge who advises others about a particular matter.
助言者jogensha: A person who offers ideas and guidance for making a decision or dealing with a problem.

Definition in Japanese

会社や学校の部活動などで、相談に応じて指導や助言をする人。kai sha ya gak kō no bu katsu dō na do de sō dan ni ō ji te shi dō ya jo gen o su ru hito

Word origin

顧問 (komon) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 顧 (ko, "consider") and 問 (mon, "ask"), describing someone asked for considered advice.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese school settings, 顧問 (komon) often refers to the teacher in charge of advising a club, a use that differs from the narrower image of a business consultant.

Other meanings

  • consultantnoun

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