顧問|こもんkomon[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounadviser; advisor; consultant; counselor
   社長しゃちょうは会議かいぎのために顧問こもんたちを集あつめた。↗

   The president assembled his advisers for a conference.
2. nounschool club supervisor (usu. a teacher); school club manager

• SynonymアドバイザーNeutralNeutral loanword for an adviser, used in every field. 「顧問」 suggests a more formal, official position.
• Synonym相談役そうだんやくWrittenWritten. Someone you turn to for consultation, or an advisory post in an organization; often held by retired executives.
• SynonymコンサルタントNeutralNeutral loanword for a consultant, usually an outside professional. 「顧問」 can also be hired from outside but suggests a standing position.
• Synonym助言者じょげんしゃWrittenWritten. A descriptive term for someone who gives advice. 「顧問」 is the formal name of a position.
• Related参謀さんぼうWrittenWritten. A military staff officer; figuratively, a mastermind or brain trust. 「顧問」 centers on giving professional advice.
• Related補佐人ほさにんWrittenWritten. Someone who supports and assists a key figure; also a legal term. 「顧問」 focuses on giving professional advice and also means a school club supervisor.

Use 「顧問」 for a post that gives professional advice to an organization, or a school club supervisor, as in 「顧問弁護士」. For a consultant say 「コンサルタント」, for a general adviser 「アドバイザー」, and for a mastermind 「参謀」.

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1. 会社かいしゃや団体だんたいなどで相談そうだんを受うけて助言じょげんをする役目やくめ。