Japanese

しじ
Meaning: instruction; direction; indication
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

指
示

Example sentences

Correctly follow the boss's instructions.
指示に従って歩く。
Walk according to the instructions.
彼の指示したとおりに作業を進めた。
I proceeded with the work exactly as he instructed.
司令官閣下の指示を仰ぎます。
We await instructions from His Excellency the Commander.
社長から直々に指示を受けた。
I received instructions directly from the president.
船長は乗組員に指示を出した。
The captain gave instructions to the crew.
警部は部下に指示を出した
The police inspector gave instructions to his subordinates.
艦長は乗組員に指示を与えた。
The captain gave instructions to the crew.
非常時には、冷静さを保ち、指示に従うことが重要です。
In times of emergency, it is important to stay calm and follow instructions.
管制塔からの指示を待ち、飛行機が滑走路に入った。
Waiting for instructions from the control tower, the airplane entered the runway.

Usage Notes

Used when someone gives a specific order or points something out.

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