consult

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is し, and the kun reading is はかる. It has 16 strokes and relates to consulting or seeking formal advice.
• Basic usage: 諮る is read はかる, and 諮問 is read しもん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 諮る and 諮問
  • 諮る means to consult or to submit for consideration. It is a verb read はかる for referring a matter to a committee or similar body for consideration.
  • 重要な規則の変更は委員会に諮る必要がある。 means “Important rule changes need to be referred to the committee.”
  • 諮問 means consultation or inquiry. It is a noun read しもん for a formal inquiry or consultation directed to an expert or body.
  • 委員会は専門家に計画の妥当性を諮問した。 means “The committee consulted an expert about the plan's validity.”