noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
General term for giving helpful guidance or recommendations. Used as both a noun and a suru-verb (助言する).
先輩から就職活動について助言をもらった。
I received advice about job hunting from a senior colleague.
医者は患者に生活習慣の改善を助言した。
The doctor advised the patient to improve their lifestyle habits.