Meaning

Primary

Advice

Word Type

noun, の adjective, verbal noun

Explanation

When you help with what you say, you're giving advice.

This word is commonly found in formal or professional contexts. In more casual settings, you can just use アドバイス (advise) instead.

Reading

じょげん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 助言を行う

    to provide advice

    助言をする

    to give advice

    助言をうける

    to receive advice

Context Sentences

これは、お父さんからの助言です。

This is advice from my dad.

社長は全てのスタッフに役に立つ助言をしました。

The president gave useful advice to all the staff.

母は私に自立するための助言をしてくれました。

My mother advised me about being independent.

そのチョコレートをくれたら、助言をあげるわ。

I will give you advice, if you give me that chocolate.

Kanji Composition