相談

NOUN (1)

[/sōdān/^ja-JP]

consultation literal / advice formal / discussion neutral / counsel formal / concept sentence untranslatable (The specific nature of '相談' often implies an interactive process of seeking advice, which cannot be captured by a single English term.)

Synonyms 助言 formal , 協議 formal

Antonyms 無視

The act of consulting or discussing with someone, often for the purpose of seeking or giving advice. It implies an interactive process where ideas are exchanged to resolve a problem, make a decision, or gain understanding. It can refer to the advice itself or the meeting/discussion where it takes place.

何か困ったことがあったら、いつでも私に相談してください。 — If you have any problems, please consult me anytime.
彼は弁護士に相談した。 — He had a consultation with his lawyer.
その件については、まだ部長と相談中です。 — We are still in discussions with the manager about that matter.

VERB (1)

[/sōdān suru/^ja-JP]

to consult literal / to discuss neutral / to confer formal / to seek advice neutral / concept sentence untranslatable (The action involves an exchange of ideas and advice, which cannot be fully encapsulated in a single English verb.)

Synonyms 意見を交わす neutral

Antonyms 独断

To consult with someone, to discuss a matter, or to seek/give advice. This verb describes the active process of engaging in a dialogue or deliberation with another person or people, typically regarding a problem, decision, or information exchange, where ideas and suggestions are exchanged.

conjugated	negated
相談した	相談しない

この問題について先生に相談する必要があります。 — I need to consult with the teacher about this problem.
私たちは将来について相談しました。 — We discussed our future.
彼に相談したら、良いアイデアがもらえるかもしれません。 — If you consult with him, you might get some good ideas.