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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSōdan
/ˈsoʊdɑːn/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A consultation, discussion, or conference held to seek advice, resolve an issue, or make joint decisions.
"She went to her manager for sōdan regarding her career path."
- 1
To consult with someone or discuss a problem to find a solution.
"It is best to sōdan with your family before accepting the overseas assignment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Japanese noun 相談 (そうだしゅ), combining the kanji 相 (so, meaning together or mutual) and 談 (dan, meaning discussion or talk). Historically used in feudal and modern administration to describe formal consultation, advice-seeking, or problem-solving discussions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Sōdan" is said worldwide
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consultation
Transliteration: kɔ̃syltasjɔ̃
"Elle a demandé une consultation auprès de son supérieur."
Beratung
Transliteration: bəˈʁaːtʊŋ
"Sie suchte das Gespräch für eine wichtige Beratung."
consultazione
Transliteration: konsultatˈtsjone
"Ha chiesto una consultazione con il suo supervisore."
consulta
Transliteration: konˈsulta
"Ella pidió una consulta con su jefe."
consulta
Transliteration: kõˈsultɐ
"Ela pediu uma consulta com o seu superior."
परामर्श
Transliteration: paramarsh
"उसने अपने प्रबंधक से परामर्श किया।"
商量
Transliteration: shāngliang
"她去找经理想商量一下职业规划。"
상담
Transliteration: sangdam
"그녀는 상사에게 진로에 대한 상담을 요청했다."
相談
Transliteration: sōdan
"彼女は上司に進路についての相談をした。"
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