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相談する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'

Meanings

Used when seeking someone's opinion, advice, or discussing a matter together to reach a decision. Often implies a collaborative or advisory context.

Related words· 14

話はなし合あいN3
話し合い is a general, often mutual discussion, while 相談 specifically involves seeking someone's advice or opinion on a problem.
助じょ言げんN2
助言 is the advice itself that is given, whereas 相談 is the act of consulting someone to obtain that advice.
協きょう議ぎN1
協議 is a more formal term for negotiation or deliberation, often in business or legal contexts, while 相談 is used in everyday personal or casual situations too.
打うち合あわせN3
打ち合わせ is a preparatory meeting to arrange plans or details, while 相談 focuses on seeking advice or opinions rather than just coordinating logistics.

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諮し問もん
相談 is the everyday word for discussing or asking for advice, whereas 諮問 is a formal, often official request for an expert's opinion from a committee or authority.
相そう談だんに乗のるN1
相談する focuses on the mutual act of discussing a problem together, while 相談に乗る describes specifically the advisor's role of listening and offering guidance.
カウンセリングN3
相談 is a broad, everyday word for consulting or seeking advice from anyone, while カウンセリング specifically means professional psychological counseling.
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Don't confuse with

質しつ問もんN5
質問 is asking a specific question to get information, while 相談 is discussing a problem to seek advice or a joint decision.
商しょう談だんN1
相談 means a casual consultation or discussion for advice, while 商談 is specifically a formal business negotiation toward a deal.
助じょ言げんN2
相談 means discussing a problem to seek input together, while 助言 refers to the actual advice given, often by one party to another.