Japanese

しんげん
Meaning: advice to a superior; proposal; suggestion
Part of Speech: Noun, Suru verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 進言

Handwriting

進
言

Example sentences

I proposed a new plan to the president.
彼は上司の不正に対し、朱雲折檻の覚悟で進言した。
He advised his boss against the injustice, prepared to risk his life.
大臣は面折廷諍の覚悟を決めて王に進言した
The minister resolved to directly remonstrate with the king

Usage Notes

Used when giving an opinion or advice to someone of higher status, such as a boss or official.

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