# 談 consult

言 (say) + 炎 (flame)
★★★☆☆
15 strokes
BETA

## Onyomi

DAN |

## Mnemonic

| You need to consult with Glen DANzig. Say to him, why did he start that flame? (hint: Satan)

## Jukugo

冗談(じょうだん) | joke ★★★☆☆ 1/2 KANA 冗 (joke) + 談 (consult) = 冗談 (joke) a joke - you'll often hear: "冗談じゃない！” ('I'm not kidding!')
相談(そうだん) する | consult ★★★☆☆ 相 (partner) + 談 (consult) = 相談 (consult) a consultation - it doesn't have to be formal. If you want to see your teacher after class, that's a soudan.