“Counsel” in Japanese
Short answer
Counsel in Japanese is “弁護人” (bengonin). Full meaning: counsel, defender, advocate.
Other ways to say “Counsel” in Japanese
勧告
kankoku advice, counsel, remonstrance, recommendation
助言
jogen advice, counsel, suggestion, tip, hint
進言
shingen advice (to a superior), counsel, proposal, suggestion, recommendation
輔弼
hohitsu giving the Emperor advice on affairs of state, assistance, counsel
合議
gougi consultation, conference, discussion, counsel
諫め
isame remonstrance, remonstration, admonition, protest, reproof, expostulation, advice, counsel
補弼
hohitsu giving the Emperor advice on affairs of state, assistance, counsel
諌め
isame remonstrance, remonstration, admonition, protest, reproof, expostulation, advice, counsel
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