advice

Derived from Old French 'avis', meaning opinion, from Latin 'videre', meaning to see.

NOUN (1)
[/ədˈvaɪs/en-US]
助言 literal / アドバイス loanword / 助言 formal / 提案 related / 助言すること untranslatable (This is a phrase that captures the essence of the word, as it conveys the act of giving advice but doesn't directly translate to a single word.)
Synonyms guidance formal , recommendation formal , counsel formal
Antonyms misguidance

Guidance or recommendations offered by someone with knowledge or experience, intended to help another person make a decision, solve a problem, or improve a situation. In English, 'advice' is an uncountable noun and does not take a plural 's' (e.g., 'a piece of advice' rather than 'an advice').

plural
advices
  • Can I offer you some advice on your career choices? — Asking if someone would like guidance regarding their profession.
  • My doctor's advice was to get more rest and drink plenty of water. — A medical professional's recommendation for better health.
  • He always gives excellent advice when I'm facing a difficult situation. — Referring to consistently helpful guidance provided by someone.