諮
諮·consult with
- On-yomi
- し
- Kun-yomi
- はか.る
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 諮る | はかる | to consult, to refer (a matter to a body) |
| 諮問 | しもん | consultation, inquiry (by an authority) |
| 諮問機関 | しもんきかん | advisory body |
| 諮問委員会 | しもんいいんかい | advisory committee |
Example sentences
その案は委員会に諮ることになった。
そのあんはいいんかいにはかることになった。
It was decided to refer that proposal to the committee.
大臣が専門家に諮問した。
だいじんがせんもんかにしもんした。
The minister consulted the experts.
諮問機関が報告書をまとめた。
しもんきかんがほうこくしょをまとめた。
The advisory body compiled a report.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Mixing up the はかる kanji: 諮る (consult a body), 図る (plan), 計る (measure time), 測る (measure size), 量る (weigh)
- Using 諮る in casual conversation — it is administrative register; 相談する is the everyday word
Memory aid
Picture it
Words 言 plus 咨 'ask about': putting a question formally to a group and waiting for their answer.
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