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JLPT N116画 · 16 strokesradical 言freq #1345

consult with

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • はか.る

Mnemonic

In a room filled with people, the leader shares his words (言) to consult and gather everyone's wisdom before making a decision, symbolized by the kanji 諮.

About this kanji

The kanji 諮 (pronounced as し or はか.る) primarily means 'to consult with.' It typically appears in a more formal context, often as a noun in compounds. For instance, 諮問 (しもん) means 'consultation,' while 諮る (はかる) means 'to consult with' someone. Another example is 諮議 (しぎ), which translates to 'consultation' as well. This kanji may not be commonly used in everyday conversations, but you will find it in professional or legal contexts. It’s a useful kanji to know if you're interested in discussions or decisions that involve expert advice.

Example sentences

  • 委員会で議題を諮る。

    Propose the agenda at the committee.

Meanings across languages

English
consult with
Tiếng Việt
tham khảo
日本語
相談
한국어
상담
中文
咨询
id
konsultasi
th
ปรึกษา
es
consultar
fr
consulter
de
konsultieren
pt
consultar

Common compounds

  • 諮問しもんconsultation, question, enquiry
  • 諮るはかるto consult with, to discuss, to confer
  • 諮詢しじゅんquestion, enquiry, inquiry
  • 諮議しぎconsultation, conference
  • 諮問機関しもんきかんconsultative body, advisory committee, advisory organ
  • 諮問事項しもんじこうterms of reference
  • 諮詢機関しじゅんきかんconsultative body, advisory committee, advisory organ
  • 諮問委員会しもんいいんかいadvisory committee (council, panel)

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