advice
Derived from Old French 'avis', meaning opinion, from Latin 'videre', meaning to see.
NOUN
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[/ədˈvaɪs/en-US]
助言
literal
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アドバイス
loanword
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助言
formal
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提案
related
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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.)
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').
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- 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.