助言

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 助言 (じょげん) combines help 助 and words 言 to denote advice intended to assist a decision or action.
• Basic usage: It can prompt a plan review or be offered to a friend based on experience.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Receiving and giving advice
  • 助言を受ける places the person as recipient, whereas 助言する presents that person as the adviser.