consult with
On'yomi (音読み)
- シ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- はか.る
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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