Japanese

めいれい
Meaning: command; order; decree; instruction
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

命
令

Example sentences

Following his boss's orders, he immediately started the work.
「もとへ!」という命令があった。
There was a command, 'Back to original position!'
指揮官は進撃の命令を下した。
The commander gave the order to advance.
艦隊は準備を終え、出撃命令を待っている。
The fleet has completed preparations and is awaiting the order to sortie.
下級官吏は、上官の命令に厳格に従わなければならなかった。
Lower-class officials had to strictly obey the orders of their superiors.
彼は上官の命令に忠実に従った。
He followed his superior's orders faithfully.
全軍に撤退の命令が下った。
An order to retreat was issued to the entire army.
彼は上司の命令に唯々諾々と従った。
He compliantly followed his boss's orders.
その下吏は上司の命令に従った
The lower official obeyed the superior's order.
命令に従え。そして実行せよ。
Obey the order. And carry it out.

Usage Notes

Refers to a directive given by a superior to a subordinate. Also used in computing for a 'command'.

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