忠言 (ちゅうげん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraExpressions
忠言逆耳good advice is harsh to the ears; honest advice is often unpleasant
Following my friend's loyal advice, I decided to change jobs.
Compound of 忠 (loyalty) and 言 (words, speech). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.
