諮る

• Reading: はかる
• Romaji: hakaru
• Kanji breakdown: 諮 (shi/haka) — consult, confer, deliberate
• Pronunciation: /ha.ka.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To consult with; to confer; to refer a matter for deliberation.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb conjugated with the る row (諮らない, 諮ります). A formal verb used in organizational and governmental contexts for officially consulting or seeking advice from a council or committee. Common patterns: 委員会に諮る (to refer to a committee), 審議会に諮る (to consult a deliberation council). More formal and institutional than 相談する.

Examples

1. この問題は専門家の委員会に諮る必要がある。 This issue needs to be referred to a committee of experts.
2. 市長は都市計画を審議会に諮った。 The mayor referred the urban development plan to the advisory council.
3. 新しい規則を導入する前に理事会に諮ることにした。 We decided to consult the board of directors before introducing the new rules.

Usage Guide

Context: government, organizations, law

Tone: official

Origin & History

The kanji 諮 combines 言 (speech) and 咨 (to inquire). Together, 'to inquire through speech' — formally seeking counsel through deliberation.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional