synonym Comparative
相談する
VS
議論する
Differences Between "相談する" and "議論する"
Option A
相談する
Meaning
to consult; to discuss; to ask advice; to counsel
Reading
そうだんする (sōdan suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は将来のキャリアプランに悩んでいたため、信頼できる大学の教授のオフィスを訪れて真剣に_______。
Since he was troubled about his future career plan, he visited the office of a reliable university professor and seriously consulted him.
Option B
議論する
Meaning
to discuss, to debate
Reading
ぎろんする (giron suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会議で新しいプロジェクトについて議論した。
We discussed the new project at the meeting.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to consult; to discuss; to ask advice; to counsel)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 相談する: Refers to consulting someone for advice, discussing options together, or counseling. Often used as 相談に乗る or 親に相談する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To consult! "I want to consult you on the best location for our wedding, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To consult on the wedding location! B-Baka! Why are you asking me so early?! But... since you want my opinion, it better be a gorgeous seaside chapel where we can promise our sweet eternity! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そうだんする（相談する）わよ！『ハルカ部長、二人の将来の新婚旅行の行き先について、今夜じっくり僕の部屋で相談させてください！』って…っ！旅行の相談！バカ！/// なんであんたの部屋で夜中に相談するのよ！…でも、一生もののハッピーな家族計画の相談なら、私も本気でアイデアを出すから、私の隣で耳元でコソコソ相談しなさい！』
- 議論する: Often implies a formal discussion or debate where different opinions are exchanged. Can be used for meetings, political debates, etc. (意見を交換し、議論を戦わせる場面で使われます。)
- 相談する: Refers to consulting someone for advice, discussing options together, or counseling. Often used as 相談に乗る or 親に相談する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To consult! "I want to consult you on the best location for our wedding, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To consult on the wedding location! B-Baka! Why are you asking me so early?! But... since you want my opinion, it better be a gorgeous seaside chapel where we can promise our sweet eternity! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『そうだんする（相談する）わよ！『ハルカ部長、二人の将来の新婚旅行の行き先について、今夜じっくり僕の部屋で相談させてください！』って…っ！旅行の相談！バカ！/// なんであんたの部屋で夜中に相談するのよ！…でも、一生もののハッピーな家族計画の相談なら、私も本気でアイデアを出すから、私の隣で耳元でコソコソ相談しなさい！』
- 議論する: Often implies a formal discussion or debate where different opinions are exchanged. Can be used for meetings, political debates, etc. (意見を交換し、議論を戦わせる場面で使われます。)
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