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はかる (hakaru)
諮る

to consult, to discuss, to confer (with)

💡 Nuance & Usage: Usually used in more formal contexts, especially when consulting with someone of higher authority or seeking expert advice on a serious matter. Often with the particle 「に」 (e.g., 専門家に諮る). 重要なことについて、人に意見を求めたり相談したりすること。

📝 Example Sentences

重要な決定を下す前に、専門家に諮る必要がある。
Before making an important decision, it is necessary to consult with an expert.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "諮る"!

この件については、まず上司に_______べきだ。
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日本語: 「相談する」よりも、専門家や目上の人に意見や判断を仰ぐ、というニュアンスが強いです。
English: It has a stronger nuance than '相談する' (soudan suru - to consult) of seeking opinions or judgments from an expert or superior.
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