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.