How to Say ‘Consultation; advice’ in Japanese
ご相談
go soudan
[goh soh-dahn]
💬 Usage Tip: The prefix [ご] adds politeness to [相談]. [ご相談] often means “a matter I would like to discuss respectfully.”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Japanese often softens direct requests. Using [ご相談] can sound more considerate than saying a problem very bluntly.
Phrase Breakdown
ご
go
[goh]
honorific prefix
A polite prefix added to some nouns to make them more respectful or formal.
ご相談の前にお名前をお願いします。
Before the consultation, may I have your name, please?
相談
soudan
[soh-dahn]
consultation; discussion
Talking with someone to ask for advice, help, or guidance.
上司に相談をしたいです。
I want to consult with my boss.
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