🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

助言

Pronunciation / Transliteration: jogen

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Counsel/ˈkaʊn.səl/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼女はメンターに助言を求めた。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Advice or guidance, especially as solicited from someone knowledgeable.

    "She sought counsel from her mentor before making the decision."
As verb
  1. 1

    To give advice or guidance to someone.

    "The lawyer will counsel you on your legal rights."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'counsel' originates from the Latin 'consilium', meaning 'advice' or 'plan', which evolved through Old French 'conseil' before entering Middle English as 'counsel'. Over time, it has retained its meanings related to advice and guidance.

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