物ものは相そう談だん

expression

a wise man listens to counsel; a worry shared is a worry halved

Proverb meaning that talking things over with someone is beneficial; it can lead to good advice or lighten one's burden.

• 一人ひとりで悩なやまずに、物ものは相そう談だんと言いうから誰だれかに話はなしてみたら？

  Instead of worrying alone, why not talk to someone? As they say, a worry shared is a worry halved.

expression

I've got something to ask you

Used as a conversational opener when you want to seek advice or discuss something with the listener. Often softened with ちょっと or ね.

• ちょっと物ものは相そう談だんなんだけど、今いま時じ間かんある？

  I've got something I'd like to ask you—do you have a moment?